Consider the following statements : 1. Sweet orange plant is propagated by grafting technique. 2. Jasmine plant is propagated by layering technique. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1. Grafting is a horticultural technique whereby tissues of plants are joined so as to continue their growth together. It is commonly used for propagating fruit trees like the Sweet orange plant to maintain desirable traits. Statement 1 is correct. 2. Layering is a means of plant propagation in which a portion of an above-ground stem grows roots while still attached to the parent plant and then detaches as an independent plant. It is commonly used for plants like Jasmine. Statement 2 is correct. 3. Both statements are correct.