Question

What type of layering covers the stem in multiple places along the stem (i.e., the stem is laid along the ground and some portions are buried while other portions are left exposed)?

a) repetitive layer
b) simple layer
c) serpentine layer
d) tip layer
e) none of these types use this stem placement

Answer 1

The layering method where the stem is covered in multiple places along the stem with some portions buried and others exposed is called serpentine layering.

Step-by-step explanation:

The type of layering that covers the stem in multiple places along the stem, where the stem is laid along the ground and some portions are buried while other portions are left exposed, is known as serpentine layering. This allows the buried portions of the stem to form new roots and eventually grow into separate plants.

In serpentine layering, also called continuous layering, nodes of a long stem are covered with soil at intervals, with the parts of the stem between the nodes left exposed above the soil. This technique is advantageous for plants that branch minimally and have long stems, such as vines and climbers like jasmine and bougainvillea.