Learning Task 5 Read the statement carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write them in your Answer Sheet.

1. It is one of the asexual
propagation methods that allows the stem to develop roots while still on the mother plant.
A. Budding
B. Marcotting
C. Grafting
D. Planting

2.______ is a method wherein a scion or top portion of a stem of
a plant is joined with or inserted into the rootstock of another plant, to make them grow together into one plant.
A. Budding
B. Marcotting
C. Grafting
D. Planting

3. In this method, a single bud is forced to grow on the stock.
A. Budding
B. Marcotting
C. Grafting
D. Planting

4. Here are some tips in performing scientific way of propagating fruit-
bearing trees.
l. Select a hard, mature stem.
II. Be sure the propagating materials are of the same species.
III. See to it that the stock and the scion are fitted with each other.
lV. Do the propagation at the right time.
a. land II
b. ll and I
c. II, III, and I
d. All of the above

5. The following are the health and safety mecsures in propagating
fruit-bearing trees except for one.
A. Before working make sure you have refresh yourself (like taking a
bath) in order to work well.
B. Never wear complete personal protective equipment which
includes hairnet, hand gloves, apron, boots if needed, protective
eyeglass, and face mask.
C. Make sure tools and equipment are working properly before using
them.