Vine Multiplication
(Hydroponic System)
Parental seed is multiplied in a hydroponic system before being transplanted to the field. A hydroponic system is a method of cultivation that does not involve the use of soil.
It is a system that involves the use of a mineral nutrient solution in a solvent. The technique provides an efficient way for rapid multiplication of planting materials.
The main advantages of a hydroponic system include:
- Rapid and high multiplication rates,
- Lower rates of plant loss ,and
- Cleaner plants with less contamination