Plant Cuttings - GCSE Biology Definition

Plant cuttings are pieces of a plant—such as a stem, leaf, or root—that are removed and used to grow a new plant. This is a form of asexual reproduction, meaning the new plant is genetically identical to the parent. In GCSE Biology, you learn that taking cuttings is a common way to propagate plants, especially in gardening and agriculture. When placed in soil or water, the cutting can grow roots and develop into a full plant. This method is simple, efficient, and widely used to produce new plants without using seeds.