Betel vine is propagated by: (MCAER 2018)

✅Explanation: Betel vine (Piper betle) is primarily propagated through stem cuttings, as the plant does not produce viable seeds for commercial propagation.

🔑Key Points:
-Stem cuttings: Taken from healthy, mature vines with multiple nodes.
-Node cuttings: Each node has potential to develop roots.
-Propagation method: Ideal for maintaining desirable traits of parent plant.

• Varieties:
-SGM 1: Dwarf vines, low production cost, pale green leaves, field tolerance to wilt.
-SGM BV 2: Dark green leaves, less pungency.
-Other varieties: DPB-6, Bidhan pan, Karpurakodi, Kallarkodi, Revesi.