How to Clone Plants in Rust
Cloning takes a cutting from a growing plant that carries its exact genes. Because clones have no random genes, they are how you lock in a good genome and mass-produce a perfect crop.
Clones vs seeds
A seed from a harvested plant carries randomised genes, so seeds are how you discover new genetics. A clone is an identical genetic copy of its parent, so clones are how you keep genetics you already like. Once you breed a GGGYYY plant, you switch from seeds to clones and never look back.
When and how to clone
You can take a clone once a plant reaches the Sapling stage. Hover the plant to read its genes first, and only clone the ones worth keeping. A single great plant can be cloned many times, letting you fill an entire base with identical GGGYYY crops.
- Grow seeds and read their genes at the Sapling stage.
- Clone the best plants to preserve those genes.
- Crossbreed clones together to push toward GGGYYY.
- Clone the perfect result repeatedly for a permanent, RNG-free crop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do clones have the same genes in Rust?
Yes — a clone is an exact copy of its parent’s genome with no randomness.
Is it better to plant seeds or clones?
Use seeds to find good genetics and clones to keep them. Once you have a perfect plant, clone it so every plant is identical.
