Question

State two disadvantages of vegetative propagation?

State the three disadvantages of vegetative reproduction.

Answer 1

1. As there is no genetic variation, there is no chance of development of new and better varieties.
2. If the parent plant has any diseases or pests, these can easily be transmitted to the new plants during the propagation process.
3. The vegetatively propagated plants are more prone to diseases that are specific to the species. This can result in the destruction of an entire crop.