Vegetative reproduction is a form of asexual reproduction in plants where new individuals are produced from the vegetative parts, such as stems, roots, or leaves. This process allows plants to propagate without the need for seeds or fertilization, enabling them to quickly colonize an area. Common examples include strawberries, which produce runners, and potatoes, which can sprout new plants from their tubers. This method of reproduction is advantageous because it allows for rapid growth and the establishment of genetically identical offspring, known as clones. Vegetative reproduction is often used in agriculture and horticulture to propagate desirable plant varieties efficiently, ensuring consistency in traits such as yield and disease resistance.