Question

Which of the following vine cutting method is widely followed in pointed gourd propagation?

• A. Lachhi method
• B. Moist lump method
• C. Ring method
• D. Straight vine method

Hint:

Pointed gourd is often propagated vegetatively. The "Lachhi method" is a well-known traditional technique for its propagation, involving the use of coiled or bundled mature vine sections to encourage rooting from multiple nodes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Pointed gourd is dioecious and propagated vegetatively to preserve the sex and quality of the mother vine.
Step 2: In the main growing regions, mature vine is coiled into a bundle and partly buried to root at several nodes at once.
Step 3: This specific technique is named the Lachhi method, distinct from generic terms like moist lump or straight vine cutting.
Step 4: The correct answer is Lachhi method.