Crop Propagation and Cultural Practices

Define crop propagation State methods of crop propagation State the advantages and disadvantages of crop propagation methods

Meaning of Propagation
Methods of Crop Propagation:
- by seed (sexual)
- by vegetative organs (asexual)
Advantages of Propagation by: (a.) Seed (easy to carry, store, procure, sow), etc
Vegetable organs:
- more resistant to diseases and pests
- matures and produces early
- Withstand adverse soil and weather conditions, etc
Disadvantages of Propagation by:
(a) Seed: - Reduce the amount for consumption
- Seed does not germinate easily due to dormancy.
(b) Vegetative organs: - Diseases of stock is manifested in offspring easily stored
- Easily store, etc