Question

what is vegetative propagation? also give it's advantages ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Vegetative propagation is the method which uses the vegetative parts of the plants for the cultivation of plants. The advantages of this method are that the genetically identical offsprings are produced. Therefore, the advantageous traits can be preserved. This method helps because there is no need of the two parents

Answer 2

A form of asexual reproduction in plants, in which multicellular structures become detached from the parent plant and develop into new individuals that are genetically identical to the parent plant.

Advantages of vegetative propagation:

1) The process makes possible the production of seedless varieties such as banana, orange, rose, jasmine etc.

2) As compared to the plant propagation by seeds, it a rapid, cheap and easier method of plant propagation. For example, certain plants such as lilies which usually take few years to flower can be made to do so within a year by this technique.

3) It helps in the preservation of useful parent characters in the next generation.

4) The method can be used for plants which can be easily grown in gardens due to their small size.