New genetically identical plants can be made easily by taking cuttings (a vegetative part such as stem, root, or leaf) from the parent plant.

Quick Scoop: What this means

  • The process is called vegetative propagation.
  • A piece of the parent plant (often a stem cutting with at least one node) is planted in suitable conditions so it grows roots and becomes a new plant.
  • Because it comes from the parent’s vegetative tissue rather than from seeds, the new plant is a genetic clone of the parent.

Mini example

A gardener may snip a short piece of a favorite rose stem, treat it and plant it; when it roots and grows, that new rose bush will be genetically identical to the original plant.

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