1. Plant Reproduction 8 th 16.2 Plant Reproduction

2. Plant Reproduction Plants reproduce by pollen, spores, or seeds Plants reproduce by pollen, spores, or seeds Gymnosperms – cone producing plants Gymnosperms – cone producing plants Male contains pollen grains - sperm Male contains pollen grains - sperm Female contains ovule – egg Female contains ovule – egg Pollen grains from the male are carried, transferred, or transported to the ovule in the female (sexual reproduction) Pollen grains from the male are carried, transferred, or transported to the ovule in the female (sexual reproduction)

3. Sepal Stamen

4. Plant Reproduction Angiosperms – all produce flowers Angiosperms – all produce flowers Stamen is the male portion of the plant Stamen is the male portion of the plant Pistil is the female portion of the plant Pistil is the female portion of the plant Anther contains pollen grains Anther contains pollen grains Ovary contains the ovule Ovary contains the ovule

5. Sepal Stamen Anther Filament Petal PISTILPISTIL Ovule Ovary Style Stigma Receptacle

6. Plant Reproduction Germination – sprouting of plants Germination – sprouting of plants MonocotDicot 1 cotyledon2 cotyledon Flower x 3Flower x 4 or 5 Parallel veinsReticulated veins