Definitions

Question 1

Define vegetative propagation

Answer 1

Vegetative propagation (or vegetative reproduction) is asexual reproduction in plants.

Question 2

Define natural vegetative propagation

Answer 2

Natural vegetative propagation involves forming new plants from a stem, root, leaf, or bud.

Question 3

Define runners

Answer 3

Runners are horizontal stems that run (or grow) above ground and from which new plants grow

Question 4

Define a root tuber

Answer 4

A root tuber is a swollen, underground root that remains dormant during winter and from which new plants may grow.

Question 5

Define a bulb

Answer 5

A bulb is a modified bud

Question 6

Define a cutting

Answer 6

A cutting is a portion of a plant that is removed from the parent plant and grown into a new independent plant.

Question 7

Define grafting

Answer 7

Grafting is the joining and uniting of part of one plant with a second plant

Question 8

Define layering

Answer 8

Layering is the growth of a new plant from a stem that is still attached to the parent plant.

Question 9

Define micropropagation

Answer 9

Micropropagation is the growth of plants from small pieces of tissue under sterile conditions on a specially selected medium.