Asexual Reproduction Notes Flashcards
1
Q
Asexual propagation
A
Use of various “vegetative” plant tissues, organs or parts to produce new plants
-produces a “clone”
2
Q
seedless species
A
parenthocarpy
sterility
3
Q
parthenocarpy
A
the development of fruit without fertilization, seedless fruit
4
Q
Benefits of asexual propagation
A
combine properties of two plants
efficient with large number of production
reduce juvenile period
avoid seed dormancy
5
Q
Negatives of asexual propagation
A
cost
no segregation of traits
