Question

In roses, the method commonly used to produce new plants is
A. Tissue culture
B. Cutting
C. Layering
D. None of the above

Answer 1

The rose plant is signified with a long stem consisting of leaves and thorns. As many of us have seen in childhood, a stem is cut and placed into a soil that grows into a new plant in some days.

Complete answer:
There are many different ways by which new plants can be produced. Tissue culture is a method by which the tissue from a plant or animal is taken to grow it under sterile environmental conditions. However, cutting is a process by which the stem or root of the target plant is taken and grown in the soil so that it develops into new plants. Lastly layering is a technique in which the layer is the rooted stem following detachment (removal) from the parent plant. The roots develop when the stem is attached to the parent plant. Although these three processes can be used for the production of the rose plant, the most easiest method, that is cutting of the stem, is used. There are many different ways to go about with rose cutting. The stem after being cut can be directly placed into the soil. In this case, a chance of dehydration persists if the soil is not moist enough. So, many people place the stem in water after cutting it. In this case, it develops roots and then can be placed into the soil.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: While preparing for rose cutting to propagate rose plants, take rose cuttings from strong, healthy plants during morning hours. This will help them keep more hydrated.