Vegetative Propagation: Natural & Artificial Methods

What is Vegetative Propagation? It is the process of multiplication where new plants develop from any portion of the vegetative organs of plants without involving the seeds. It occurs in lower as well as higher plants. Human beings for the process of vegetative propagation variously use stems, roots, and leaves of many plants. These are called vegetative propagules. Characteristics of Vegetative Propagation: A single organism is involved without the production of gametes. The individuals formed are genetically identical to the parent. The cell divisions are only mitotic in nature. It is the simplest and a rapid way of reproduction under … Continue reading Vegetative Propagation: Natural & Artificial Methods