Question

Discuss the importance of vegetative propagation in agriculture.

Answer 1

It is a type of asexual reproduction occuring in plants with the help of which a complete plant can be grown by any vegetative part such as stem, leaf, bud etc.

Answer 2

1. It is the only means of reproduction in specie's which are seedless or which usually do not produce viable seeds, such as banana, figs, pineapple, and chrysanthemum. 2. It is rapid, easier and cheaper compared to production of plants by seeds.