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Re: HELP!!!!! advanced exam propagation question

Phot's-Moll — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:37:57 GMT

Would the section ones be the same as internodal cuttings?

Re: HELP!!!!! advanced exam propagation question

kandeakay — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:09:41 GMT

Thank you Miranda - the question

Describe the preparation for EACH of the following types of cutting used in the propagation of woody shrubs, naming a plant example for EACH case:

1 nodal tip

2 stem section

3 heel

This was Module A advanced exam 2006 - half of a long answer question.

Thank you for your help

Kandeakay

Re: HELP!!!!! advanced exam propagation question

miranda — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:39:39 GMT

What does the question say, kandeakay? It sounds like your regular hardwood cuttings, like here: http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles1001/hardwood_cuttings.asp

HELP!!!!! advanced exam propagation question

kandeakay — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:05:06 GMT

In a past paper for the Advanced there is a question regarding STEM SECTION CUTTING from a woody plant......the other parts of this question refer to nodal tip and heel cuttings but NOWHERE ca I find mention of a stem SECTION cutting..... exam on Tuesday ....please help!!!!!