Question

Give two reasons why some plants are grown by the method of vegetative propagation. List two methods used to grow plants vegetatively.

Answer 1

Vegetative propagation is commonly used to grow certain plants due to the following reasons:
1. It ensures the production of genetically identical offspring with the same characteristics as the parent plant.
2. It accelerates the reproduction process by bypassing the seed stage, making it useful for plants that do not easily grow from seeds.
Methods of vegetative propagation:
1. Cutting involves placing a part of a plant (such as a stem or leaf) into soil or water to encourage root formation and grow a new plant.
2. Grafting is a method where the stem or bud of one plant (scion) is attached to the rootstock of another plant, allowing the new plant to grow with traits from both parent plants.