3. Plant Propagation

Vegetative Cuttings — Quiz

Test your understanding of vegetative cuttings with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

In an aeroponic system propagating Salvia cuttings, which treatment combination maximized adventitious root biomass yield?

Question 2

Which inert propagation substrate is sometimes used alone for succulent cuttings to minimize rot risk due to its high aeration and low water retention?

Question 3

If preparing 8 L of propagation mix composed of 40 % coarse sand and 60 % peat moss by volume, how many litres of coarse sand are required?

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of applying bottom heat beneath benches during cutting propagation?

Question 5

Which type of cutting uses only leaf blades or leaf sections (often with no stem tissue) to produce new plants?