Step 1: Reasons for growing plants by vegetative propagation:
Some plants are grown by the method of vegetative propagation for the following reasons:
1. Faster growth: Vegetative propagation allows for quicker growth compared to seed propagation since it uses mature plant parts such as stems, roots, or leaves, which are already capable of growing into new plants.
2. Genetically identical offspring: Vegetative propagation produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent plant, ensuring uniform characteristics in the new plants (e.g., fruit quality, flower color).
Step 2: Methods of vegetative propagation:
Two common methods of vegetative propagation include:
1. Cutting: In this method, a piece of the stem, root, or leaf of the plant is cut off and planted in soil or water. Over time, the cutting grows roots and develops into a new plant.
2. Grafting: This method involves joining a part of one plant (the scion) to the rootstock of another plant. The scion grows on the rootstock, creating a new plant.
Step 3: Conclusion:
Vegetative propagation is used to grow plants quickly and ensure that the new plants are genetically identical to the parent. Common methods include cutting and grafting.
