Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants?
- Vegetative propagation produces clonal population.
- Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus.
- Vegetative propagation can be practised most of the year.
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Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Vegetative propagation is an asexual reproduction method where new plants grow from vegetative parts (roots, stems, leaves) without gamete fusion, producing genetically identical offspring—a clonal population.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: Vegetative propagation does not eliminate viruses; instead, it propagates them. If the parent plant is virus-infected, the pathogen transmits to offspring through infected tissues.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Unlike sexual reproduction dependent on seasonal flowering cycles, vegetative propagation can be practiced year-round as it relies on mature vegetative organs available regardless of reproductive phase.
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