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Old 11-05-2004, 12:02 PM
Cheryl Isaak
 
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Default Use of the term "clon" in horticulture

On 5/10/04 9:03 PM, in article ,
"escapee" wrote:

On Mon, 10 May 2004 21:58:38 GMT, figaro opined:

The term is "clone" and basically just means taking a cutting to produce a
clone of the original plant with the same genetics and attributes.


Not always and not usually. Clone of plant matter is generally done by
selective tissue culture. It's a bit different than taking a cutting.



Nope - scientifically, to clone is to reproduce the parent plant exactly.
Cuttings do just that, just as tissue culture does.
Cheryl