Which of the following is FALSE regarding grape cultivation?
A) the shoots are often genetically identical and chosen on the basis of their fruit phenotype
B) the vines are usually chimeric
C) clonal propagation helps to maintain highly heterozygous cultivars
D) phenotypes are usually maintained through self- fertilization or crossing with another cultivar
E) the roots are often genetically identical and chosen for being well adapted to soil conditions

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Grape cultivation primarily relies on clonal propagation to maintain the desired phenotypes, rather than through self-fertilization or crossing with another cultivar. This method ensures the genetic consistency and quality of the grapevines.

Which of the Following Is FALSE Regarding Grape Cultivation