Vegetative propagation is a type of asexual plant reproduction in which a new plant emerges from the vegetative part of the plant, such as the root, stem, and leaves. This process does not involve the formation and fusion of gametes, and hence the offspring produced are morphologically and genetically identical to the parent plant. Vegetative propagation can occur naturally in plants, or it can be induced artificially by humans in fields and laboratories.

There are different types of vegetative propagation, including natural and artificial methods. Natural vegetative propagation occurs when plants grow and develop naturally without any human interference. This can be enabled by the development of adventitious roots, and new plants may emerge from the roots, stem, and leaves of the parent plant. The vegetative plant structures arising from the stem are known as rhizomes, bulbs, runners, tubers, etc.

Artificial vegetative propagation is a type of vegetative reproduction carried out by humans in fields and laboratories. The most common types of vegetative reproduction occurring artificially include cutting, layering, grafting, and tissue culture. These methods are used to propagate desired varieties of plants based on human requirements.

Vegetative propagation has several advantages, including the production of morphologically and genetically identical offspring, cheap and easy processing, and no viable seeds that are produced separately. It also reduces the effect of pathogens via plant production, and farmers can easily use this as a process to grow more crops and yield good quality food for the country.