Free CPH Plant Propagation Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the term for growing plants from seeds?

Accepted Answer

Sexual propagation

Answer

Vegetative propagation

Answer

Asexual propagation

Answer

Tissue culture

Question 2

Which propagation method involves using a cutting to grow a new plant?

Accepted Answer

Vegetative propagation

Answer

Layering

Answer

Grafting

Answer

Seed propagation

Question 3

Which plant hormone is commonly used to encourage root formation in cuttings?

Accepted Answer

Auxins

Answer

Gibberellins

Answer

Cytokinins

Answer

Ethylene

Question 4

What is the purpose of stratification in seed propagation?

Accepted Answer

To mimic natural winter conditions

Answer

To prevent germination

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To sterilize seeds

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To remove seed coatings

Question 5

Which propagation technique involves bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil?

Accepted Answer

Layering

Answer

Grafting

Answer

Division

Answer

Tissue culture