Plant propagation through vegetative means, specifically taking a cutting from a mother plant to produce a genetically identical copy, is a standard horticultural practice. This method, when applied to cannabis, allows growers to replicate desirable traits of a specific plant, such as high yield, specific cannabinoid profiles, or disease resistance, in subsequent generations. The resulting offspring is a direct genetic duplicate of the source plant.
Maintaining consistent genetics is paramount in cannabis cultivation. This process ensures predictability in growth patterns, cannabinoid production, and overall plant characteristics. By relying on this technique, growers can maintain consistent product quality and minimize variations that can arise from sexual reproduction and seed-based cultivation. Historically, this methodology has been utilized to preserve superior genetics and streamline cultivation operations within the agricultural sector.