Micro-propagation

Question 1

What do modern tissue culture methods allow?

Answer 1

Rapid multiplication of plantlets

Question 2

Is this a new method?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What are the advantages of tissue culture over early forms of propagation?

Answer 3

The plants can be replicated quickly and the properties of these materials can be fixed and assured

Question 4

State other advantages of micro propagation

Answer 4

Rooted plantlets are ready for growth, unlike seeds or cuttings, resulting in a more robust plant

Question 5

What’re the disadvantages of micro propagation

Answer 5

It’s expensive- labour costs and infections can be easily passed on

Question 6

What industry has already benefitted from micro-propagation?

Answer 6

The Caribbean banana industry