Answer:
Vegetative propagation is the process of multiplication in which a portion of fragment of plant body functions as propagate and develops into a new individual.
Explanation:
- Asexual or vegetative propagation of plant is that form of plant propagation in which the new individual arises from any vegetative part of the parent and possesses exactly the same characteristic of the parent plant.
- Vegetative propagation can be carried out through roots as in Dalbergia sissoo (Shisham) ; Psidium guajava (Guava) etc; through stems as in Solanum tuberosum (potato) ; through leaves as in Bryophyllum.
- Plants can be propagated artificially by following natural principle.
- Some artificial methods of vegetative propagation include, Cutting, grafting, budding etc.
