Explanation

Vegetative propagation uses plant parts (not seeds) to grow new plants. Methods include: stem cuttings (cassava, sugarcane), tubers (yam, potato), suckers (banana, pineapple), bulbs (onion), and grafting (citrus, mango).

Advantages: faster than seeds, maintains exact parent characteristics, useful for plants that do not produce viable seeds.

Disadvantages: can spread diseases, no genetic variation (all offspring identical), may require more skill than planting seeds.