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.




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