Propagating crops by cloning offers advantages such as faster growth and guaranteed plant quality, but a key disadvantage is the lack of genetic variation, which can make the crop susceptible to diseases or pests.
Cloning offers advantages like faster propagation and guaranteed plant quality, but its disadvantage is the lack of genetic variation, making the crop vulnerable to new diseases or pests.
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