What is the difference between the cuttings method and grafting method for the artificial propagation of plants?
Difference between the cuttings method and grafting method:
Cutting Method | Grafting Method |
In this method, a small part of the plant is removed by making a cut with a sharp knife. | In this method, the cut stems of two different plants (one with roots and other without roots) are joined together in such a way that the stems join and grow as a single plant. |
The new plant formed is exactly similar to the parent plant. | The new plant produced has the characteristics of both the parent plants. |