Question

propagation by hardwood cuttings is different from softwood cuttings in which of the following ways?
a. softwood cuttings necessitate the plants to be dormant.
b. hardwood cuttings require storage instead of immediate planting.
c. softwood cuttings typically have an absence of leaves on the cuttings.
d. hardwood cuttings must have misting systems.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Softwood cuttings are taken from non - dormant (actively growing) plants, so this is incorrect.
• Option b: Hardwood cuttings are taken from dormant plants and may need to be stored before planting, while softwood cuttings are planted immediately. This is a correct difference.
• Option c: Softwood cuttings usually have leaves (as they are from actively growing plants), so this is incorrect.
• Option d: Misting systems are more associated with softwood cuttings (to keep the leaves turgid), not hardwood. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

b. Hardwood cuttings require storage instead of immediate planting.