Why is vegetative propagation practised for growing some types of plants?
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Following are the advantages of practising vegetative propagation for growing some types of plants:
- Crops like orange, banana, pineapple do not have viable seeds, so vegetative propagation can be used.
- It is a rapid, cheap and easier method to grow crops.
- It can be used in places where seed germination fails.
- A good quality of variety can be preserved.
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