Question

is the term clone applicable to the offspring formed by vegetative reproduction

Answer 1

By definition Cloning is the process by which genetically similar individual or offspring such as bacteria, insects, or plants reproduce asexually.   

So per the definition, clone term is applicable to the offspring or individual that are produced by vegetative reproduction such as cloning of carrot, mango etc. 

Cloning can be Natural, Molecular, or Cell. And it was first termed or invented by J.B.S. Haldane. 

Hope this helps. 

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes, vegetative reproduction is asexual reproduction and clone is also a offspring of asexual reproduction. ... The clones are formed from the same group cells. They are genetically similar to their source and each other. A potato tuber may yields more than one plants and all the descendants are clones.