Which one of the commercial methods of propagation in bael? (RJ ACF Horti. 2018)

✅Explanation: Patch budding is a common method of propagating bael (Aegle marmelos) commercially. It involves taking a bud patch from a desirable bael tree and inserting it into the bark of a rootstock seedling. This allows for the production of genetically uniform plants with desirable traits.

📌 Other option explanations:
(1) While bael can be grown from seed, it may result in variability in fruit quality.
(3) Hardwood grafting is less common for bael propagation.
(4) Inarching is a grafting technique where a rooted plant is joined to another plant, but it's not widely used for bael.