Describe the layering method for the artificial propagation of plants. Illustrate your answer with the help of a labelled diagram. Name any five plants which are propagated by the layering method.

In this method, one of the lower branch of the plant is bent and covered partially with moist soil. After some time, new roots develop from the part of the branch buried in the soil. The branch is then cut off from the parent plant. It grows into a new plant.

The layering method is used for the propagation of plants like Jasmine, Strawberry, Raspberry, Lemon and Guava.