Synopsis Seed and vegetative propagation are the most widely practiced methods of plant increase, the conventional methods of propagation have been refined recent decades, with cloning and genetic engineering being the latest techniques as result of tissue culture.

This book has been written with the aim of introducing readers to what entails plant propagation in horticulture. Not only does it give space to discussing the principles, processes and practices involved in propagation techniques but also brings within its purview the emerging trends and developments within the field, especially as the methodology of propagation is continually evolving. Further, it charts out the progress of this field along with the inclusion of critical perspectives on it, thus fostering a better comprehension of the subject.