Question

What is vegetative reproduction?

Answer 1

Vegetative reproduction:

Vegetative propagation is an asexual method of plant reproduction that occurs via vegetative parts of the plant i.e, leaves, roots, and stem.

Types of vegetative reproduction:

Natural Vegetative Propagation

1. This occurs when plants grow and develop naturally without any human interference.
2. Natural vegetative propagation can be enabled by the development of adventitious roots.
3. Thus, new plants may emerge from the roots, stems, and leaves of the parent plant.
4. The vegetative plant structures arising from the stem are known as rhizomes, bulbs, runners, tubers, etc.

Artificial vegetative propagation

1. This is a type of vegetative reproduction carried out by humans in the fields and laboratories.
2. The most common types of vegetative reproduction occurring artificially include cutting, grafting, layering and tissue culture.