Then please explain to us how a cutting can change the genetic material of
the
plant, so that it won't be a clone.

It can't.

Many cultivars that have been propagated clonally for years may eventually
lose their vigor when they become infected with viruses due to unsanitary
propagation techniques or infestation of pathogens by insects.

Variegates and other chimeras can occur when the clonally propagated
material are exposed to mutagens in the environment or are deliberately made
to mutate with the use of chemicals.


"theoneflasehaddock" ****off wrote in message
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Subject: Use of the term "clon" in horticulture
From: escapee
Date: 5/10/2004 8:03 PM Central Daylight Time
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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.



Then please explain to us how a cutting can change the genetic material of
the
plant, so that it won't be a clone.

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