Q47.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? 1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal population. 2. Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus. 3. Vegetative propagation can be practiced most of the year. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer
C
Explanation
Statement 2 is wrong — vegetative propagation does not eliminate viruses. If the parent plant has a viral infection, it will not be eliminated through vegetative propagation. Statements 1 and 3 are correct.