Because vegetative reproduction is a form of sexual reproduction in plants, it can result in offspring that are genetically distinct from parent plants (via genetic recombination); however, genetic recombination in plants is a rare occurrence.

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Vegetative reproduction is a form of asexual reproduction in plants, which means that it does not involve genetic recombination and results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent plant. Sexual reproduction, on the other hand, involves genetic recombination and can result in offspring that are genetically distinct from their parents.

Because Vegetative Reproduction Is a Form of Sexual Reproduction in Plants