Advantages and Disadvantages of Crop Propagation

Agricultural Science JSS 2 First Term

WEEK 6

Advantages and Disadvantages of Crop Propagation

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

     1. List two advantages of crop propagation.

     2. State three disadvantages of crop propagation.

Content

Advantages of Sexual or Seed Propagation

1. It is very easy to practice because seeds can be carried conveniently to the farm.

2. It brings about easy multiplication of plant population.

3. It is a very sure way to start a disease-free crop.

4. It can be used to improve crops through cross-breeding.

5. Seeds can be stored till next planting season.

Disadvantages of Sexual or Seed Propagation

1. Some crops take a long time to mature and fruit when planted by…