Cloning in plants

Cloning in plants is a process where new plants are produced from a part of an existing plant, creating an exact genetic copy. This can be done naturally, like runners in strawberries, or artificially through methods such as tissue culture, where small pieces of plant tissue are grown in controlled conditions to develop into a new plant. Cloning allows for the replication of plants with desirable traits, ensuring consistency and preservation of specific varieties. It is a valuable technique in agriculture and horticulture for maintaining quality, increasing crop production, and conserving rare or valuable plant species.