What is vegetative propagation? When is it used? List two uses.

Explanation

It is an asexual method of reproduction. In this process, vegetative part of a plant body such as stem, leaves, bulbs, tubers are used for growing new plants by cutting, graftings and layering which are identical to parents.
It is used to grow:
(i) Plants that have lost the capacity to produce seeds.
(ii) Plants which are genetically similar enough to the parent plants.
(iii) Superior quality of plants can be obtained.
(iv) It is cheaper, easier and more rapid method of propagation.