Any detached plant part which, when placed under favorable conditions will produce a new plant identical to the parent plant is called a:

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Cuttings are parts of plants such as leaves, stems, or roots, that can be placed in soil or water to grow into new plants, genetically identical to the parent plant. Seeds, on the other hand, result from sexual reproduction and can produce plants with variations. Plugs are small seedlings grown in trays from seeds, used for transplanting, not a detached part of a plant. Grafting involves joining two plant parts together, but the new plant is not solely from a detached part.

Any Detached Plant Part Which, When Placed Under Favorable Conditions