Methods of Plant Reproduction Agri-science Mr. Bailey

Introduction Plant reproduction is a valuable aspect of Agri-science research Understanding of this process, scientists can create new and better species The result is that plants are able to survive less desirable conditions, thus increasing food production for the world. http://www.neok12.com/php/watch.php?v=zX7c5e666505716971407402&t=Pollination http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/30702-assignment-discovery-plant-reproduction-video.htm

What are the types of plant propagation? Sexual Asexual Cuttings Layering Division Tissue culture

Sexual Propagation Floral (flower) parts of plants have the ability to form seeds

Asexual Propagation Utilize a part or parts of one parent plant

Cuttings A part is cut from the parent plant and then forms roots

Layering A part of the plant forms new roots while still attached to the parent plant

Division A plant is separated into smaller parts (including roots)

Tissue culture A very small part of a plant is used to grow a new plant in a sterile environment Tissue culture is also known as micro propagation. Many plants can be grown from a single-leaf.

Examples Plant Propagation Method blackberries dogwood tree daylilies tulips carrots African violets corn tomatoes layering seeds division bulbs cuttings

Exit Slip Differentiate between sexual and asexual propagation.