Plant cuttings are segmented parts of plant organs that are used in vegetative propagation.
Just like other asexual or vegetative propagation methods, the use of cuttings allows the production of clones or plants which are considered “duplicates” of the parent plants genotypically.
It is advantageous where a plant does not produce seeds, the seeds are sterile, or whenever seeds are not available.
With crops that can be easily propagated using cuttings, this method has numerous advantages.
Many new plants can be produced in a limited space from a few stock plants.
It is simple and can be easily applied without having to learn the special techniques in grafting or budding.
It is rapid because there is no need to produce rootstocks.