Vegetative propagation involves the use of vegetative parts of a plant, such as stems, roots, or leaves, to produce new individuals. Since offspring are produced from a single parent through mitotic cell division, they are genetically identical to the parent, forming a clonal population. Many vegetative propagation methods, like cuttings or layering, can be performed during favourable seasons throughout a significant portion of the year, provided suitable environmental conditions are maintained. However, viruses can be transmitted through vegetative propagules, and thus this method does not inherently eliminate them; in fact, it can sometimes perpetuate viral infections.