Question

With the help of two suitable examples, explain the vegetative propagation in plants.

Hint:

Vegetative propagation produces identical plants quickly. Examples: Potato (tuber), Rose (stem cutting), Bryophyllum (leaf buds).

Answer 1

Vegetative propagation is a type of asexual reproduction in which new plants are produced from vegetative parts such as roots, stems, or leaves, without the involvement of seeds.

Step 1: Definition.
It involves regeneration of plant parts and produces genetically identical offspring (clones) of the parent plant.

Step 2: Examples. \begin{enumerate} \item Stem cutting in Rose: A new rose plant can be grown from a stem cutting. The stem develops roots when planted in soil and grows into a new plant. \item Tuber in Potato: Each tuber of potato has "eyes" (nodes) that can sprout and give rise to new shoots, leading to the development of a new plant. \end{enumerate} Other Examples: Bryophyllum (leaf buds), Ginger (rhizome), and Onion (bulb). Importance: \[\begin{array}{rl} \bullet & \text{Rapid and easy method of propagation.} \\ \bullet & \text{Helps preserve desirable traits.} \\ \bullet & \text{Economically important for horticulture and agriculture.} \\ \end{array}\]