Naked Science Forum
Life Sciences => Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution => Topic started by: Naked Harry on 15/07/2021 15:07:49
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James wrote to us to ask:
"With restriction enzyme Anza can pear cloning be done and can multiple copies be made?"
Over to you, our Naked Scientists hive mind!
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Cloning comes from the Greek word for twig.
It refers to the ancient process of taking a cutting (i.e. a twig) to propagate plants.
My understanding is that most commercial pear trees are already produced this way.
It also gives you the advantage of choosing a different rootstock for a particular variety of pear to suit the conditions you have.
So, why do it the hard way?