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on: Jul 21, 2018
What are four direct benefits of treating cuttings with auxin?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What are several factors that should be considered to ensure optimal rooting of cuttings?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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

 A higher percentage of cuttings produce roots.
 Root initiation in most cases is quicker.
 The number and quality of roots per cutting are increased.
 Uniformity of rooting along the length of the cutting is increased.

Answer to Question 2

 Environmental conditions and physiological status of the parent plant (nutritional
status, water status, temperature and light, stock plant etiolation, girdling, and
carbon dioxide enrichment)
 Timing and collection of cuttings
 Preparation of cuttings
 Root-inducing environment
 High relative humidity
 Proper temperatures
 High-quality rooting medium


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Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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