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Sufayan.ah

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on: Jul 21, 2018

What advantages do plant nurseries gain by using asexual propagation to
  multiply landscape plants?


 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which layered stem produced roots the fastest?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


covalentbond

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Landscape plants can be produced for sale more quickly by asexual propagation
techniques, such as rooting stems, layering, and division. Asexual propagation also
helps to ensure that the plants are perfect clones to ensure proper plant quality for
landscape nurseries



Answer to Question 2

Girdling helps to promote root development. Any girdled stem should root faster
than an ungirdled stem.



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