Type of vegetative propagation

Vegetative propagation is an asexual method of plant reproduction that occurs in its leaves, roots and stem. This can occur through fragmentation and regeneration of specific vegetative parts of plants.

The vegetative plant structures arising from the stem are known as rhizomes, bulbs, runners, tubers, etc. The plants propagated vegetatively are given below:

Stem

Runners grow horizontally above the ground. The buds are formed at the nodes of the runners.

Roots

New plants emerge out of swollen, modified roots known as tubers. Buds are formed at the base of the stem.

Leaves

Leaves of a few plants get detached from the parent plant and develop into a new plant.

Bulbs

Bulbs have an underground stem to which the leaves are attached. These leaves are capable of storing food. The centre of the bulb contains an apical bud that produces leaves and flowers. Shoots are developed from the lateral buds.