Question
Why are offshoots preferred for 'Date Palm' propagation?
Solution
Date palms are dioecious (separate male and female plants), and seeds produce a 50:50 ratio with high variability. Offshoots are clones, ensuring that the grower gets a high-quality female tree of the desired variety.
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