Question

Explain vegetative propagation.

Answer 1

the method of producing a plant by its part other than roots

Answer 2

Answer:

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A mode of reproduction in which reproduction takes place from the vegetative parts like the stem, roots and leaves.

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★ Natural

• By roots : Example : adventitious roots of Dahlias.

• By stems : Example : Potato (tuber), ginger (rhizome).

• By leaves : Example : leaves of bryophyllum bear adventitious buds (in the notches of leave margin) which develop into new plants.

★ Artificial

• Grafting : example : mango

• Cutting : example : rose

• Layering : example : jasmine

• tissue adture : example : orchids, ornamental plants.