Unit 7

Question 1

The most commonly used in commercially important method of asexual reproduction is propagation

Answer 1

Via cuttings

Question 2

To root cuttings require essentially the same conditions that seed need to germinate

Answer 2

Moisture , oxygen and warmth

Question 3

Cuttings may begin to grow roots without light especially in the first stages of ________formation

Answer 3

Callus

Question 4

Asexual reproduction by cuttings

Answer 4

Set my hardwood stem cuttings, wood cutting should be able to bend

Question 5

This type of wood is very soft and breaks with a snap

Answer 5

Soft wood cutting

Question 6

First step in making the cutting wood is to find a_________

Has made 2 to 6 inches of new growth, is not wilted or dried

Answer 6

Parant plant

Question 7

When taking the cutting from the parent plant ….

Answer 7

Immediately place it in water, place a label in the container with the cutting

Question 8

This current season growth may be from the tip of a branch or a shoot that is growing from the _____of the plant

Answer 8

Base

Question 9

Check to be sure that the wood is of proper maturity or hardness in that the plan is not _____ or ________

Answer 9

Wilted or dried out

Question 10

___ is the best time to take a cutting from the parent plant

Answer 10

Early morning

Question 11

Softwood or semi hardwood cuttings or made with plants have _____ on them

Answer 11

Leaves

Question 12

Leafs help the propagator keep the cuttings right side up the point_____

Answer 12

Upward

Question 13

It is necessary to know the top of the cutting because the stem must be placed in the routing medium with the bottom end pointed __

Answer 13

Down

Question 14

To avoid confusion cut the branches from the parent plant at a _____angle on the bottom end and straight across at a ___ angle on the top

Answer 14

45 , 90

Question 15

When preparing the container and Rooting medium

Answer 15

Any container at least 4 inches deep

must have holes in the bottom for drainage

Must be sterile or free from living organisms

Question 16

A mixture of 1/2 horticulture_____ to help loosen the structure of the routing medium and 1/2 course_____ Moss provides a good medium

Answer 16

Perlite, Sphagnum

Question 17

Pure perlite or pure sand is ____________

Answer 17

Satisfactory

Question 18

The high percentage of Pete Moss recommended for pots and flat sealed with plastic with hold too much moisture under mist there by withholding sufficient oxygen and possibly causing the cuttings to ____

Answer 18

Rot

Question 19

Place level and firm that makes medium

Leave 1/2 inch between the top of the container in the medium

Leveling allows water to spread evenly over the surface

Water the medium until water runs through the container bottom

Answer 19

Filling the medium

Question 20

After soaking the Pete Moss and water squeeze out the excess water before mixing and placing in the_____

Answer 20

Container

Question 21

____water is recommended to thoroughly Moisten Pete Moss and soilless planting media

Answer 21

Hot

Question 22

Inspect the cutting work for proper maturity

Makes three or 4 inch cuttings as possible from each stem or shoot

Include two or three buds on each cutting

Answer 22

Making the cuttings

Question 23

_____ shears must be used so that a clean cut is made

Answer 23

Pruning

Question 24

It is NOT important to cut at or near a _____unless the plant stem is hollow

Answer 24

Node

Question 25

Treat the cutting with_____ hormone

Answer 25

Rooting

Question 26

Immediately place cuttings in the routing medium Space so that leaves do not overlap Press the medium around the cutting very firmly Do not water them using powder hormones

Answer 26

Treating with hormones and inserting in medium

Question 27

Use either the previously prepared label or prepare a new one Variety name, date including the day month and year Add the rooting hormone Please label on the rooting container

Answer 27

Labeling

Question 28

New cutting has least but no roots Leafs lose moisture through transpiration more quickly than can be drawn up through slanted cut end Keep relative humidity close 100 percent Use a greenhouse if available if one is not available Enclose containers with polythene plastic Place containers out of direct sunlight

Answer 28

Controlling the atmosphere

Question 29

Check the cuttings Hold the cutting and tug gently If the cutting does not easily slip out roots are developing If no roots close the container and wait 7 to 10 days When the cuttings have root ball measuring two or 3 inches across hard and them off in a preparation for trans-planting

Answer 29

Rooting