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Is it possible to consider vegetative propagation observed in certain plants like Bryophyllum, reproduction? Give two/three reasons.

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The formation of new plants through vegetative propagules such as tuber, rhizomes etc. is called vegetative propagation. It is considered as asexual reproduction as it involves the production of new individuals.
a. Without the formation and fusion of gametes.
b. By a single parent.
c. Without any genetic or morphological variations.
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