Organisms reproduce through both asexual and sexual reproduction in order to continue their species. Asexual reproduction, such as vegetative reproduction, produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent from parts of the plant like stems, leaves, or roots. Vegetative reproduction allows farmers to propagate crops faster than growing from seeds and ensures the offspring will have the same traits as the parent plant. Examples of plants commonly propagated asexually include potatoes, cassava, ginger, pineapple, and some ornamental plants.