Artificial methods of vegetative propagation are methods used by horticulturists for quick production of plants.
In this method, portion of a plant body is separated mechanically from the parent plant to propagate new plants.
1. Cutting:
In this process, a plant is produced by cutting a vegetative portion from the parent plant and growing it in a suitable nutrient medium under favourable conditions.
Some of the common cuttings include:
|
No.
|
Type of Cutting
|
Examples
|
|
i.
|
Root cutting
|
Tamarind, Lemon, Apple
|
|
ii.
|
Stem cutting
|
Grapes, Sugarcane, Rose
|
|
iii.
|
Leaf cutting
|
Bryophyllum, Peperomia
|
2. Grafting:
Grafting is an art joining parts of two plants in such a way that they unite and continue to grow as one composite plant.
Some of the common methods of grafting are Tongue grafting, Wedge grafting, Crown grafting, etc.
3. Budding:
-
In this method, a single bud along with a piece of bark is used as a scion.
-
A ‘T’ or ‘I’ shaped incision is made upto the bark in the stock.
-
A single bud with a little bark is then inserted in the slit of the stock.
-
Both are tied by polythene.
-
Bud germinates after a period of 3 weeks and a new plant is generated.
-
This method is used for the propagation of Rose, Mulberry and Rubber.
