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Why is a mist of water applied to cuttings at regular intervals between dawn and sunset?
Outstanding characteristics of plants are assured to be passed on to the offspring.
hardwood cuttings
to reduce water loss from the plant tissue through transpiration
a loose, moist, sterile medium; high humidity; shade; bottom heat
cuttings
They have the highest food production and the capacity to produce new plantlets.
to direct energy to root development
adventitious roots
What type of roots arise from any plant part other than the seedling roots or their branches?
Outstanding characteristics of plants are assured to be passed on to the offspring.
hardwood cuttings
to reduce water loss from the plant tissue through transpiration
a loose, moist, sterile medium; high humidity; shade; bottom heat
cuttings
They have the highest food production and the capacity to produce new plantlets.
to direct energy to root development
adventitious roots
What is an advantage of asexual propagation in the horticulture industry?
Outstanding characteristics of plants are assured to be passed on to the offspring.
hardwood cuttings
to reduce water loss from the plant tissue through transpiration
a loose, moist, sterile medium; high humidity; shade; bottom heat
cuttings
They have the highest food production and the capacity to produce new plantlets.
to direct energy to root development
adventitious roots
What method of propagation may involve portions of stems, leaves, or roots removed from the plant?
Outstanding characteristics of plants are assured to be passed on to the offspring.
hardwood cuttings
to reduce water loss from the plant tissue through transpiration
a loose, moist, sterile medium; high humidity; shade; bottom heat
cuttings
They have the highest food production and the capacity to produce new plantlets.
to direct energy to root development
adventitious roots
Why should healthy leaves that have just reached maturity be used for leaf cuttings?
Outstanding characteristics of plants are assured to be passed on to the offspring.
hardwood cuttings
to reduce water loss from the plant tissue through transpiration
a loose, moist, sterile medium; high humidity; shade; bottom heat
cuttings
They have the highest food production and the capacity to produce new plantlets.
to direct energy to root development
adventitious roots
Which are the ideal conditions for propagation by cuttings?
Outstanding characteristics of plants are assured to be passed on to the offspring.
hardwood cuttings
to reduce water loss from the plant tissue through transpiration
a loose, moist, sterile medium; high humidity; shade; bottom heat
cuttings
They have the highest food production and the capacity to produce new plantlets.
to direct energy to root development
adventitious roots
Why should flowers on the stem of a cutting be removed before sticking?
Outstanding characteristics of plants are assured to be passed on to the offspring.
hardwood cuttings
to reduce water loss from the plant tissue through transpiration
a loose, moist, sterile medium; high humidity; shade; bottom heat
cuttings
They have the highest food production and the capacity to produce new plantlets.
to direct energy to root development
adventitious roots
Which of the following types of cuttings can be expected to take the longest to develop roots?
Outstanding characteristics of plants are assured to be passed on to the offspring.
hardwood cuttings
to reduce water loss from the plant tissue through transpiration
a loose, moist, sterile medium; high humidity; shade; bottom heat
cuttings
They have the highest food production and the capacity to produce new plantlets.
to direct energy to root development
adventitious roots
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