Mod 5 Flashcards
sporogenesis
production of reproductive cells, called spores
fragmentation
a “parent” organismis split into multiple parts,each of which grows to become a complete, independent “offspring” organism
parthenogenesis
an unfertilized egg begins to develop into a new organism, which by necessity possesses only genes from its mother
cuttings
When shoots are cut from a plant and planted in moist soil, a new plant will form
Runners
Long thin stems, which grow along the ground from the parent plant. roots and bud appear at the end pf the runner (nodes) and a new plant is produced
Tubers
Thickened stems below the surface that store food
Bulbs
Underground disc-like stem bearing close-set leaves containing stored food
Suckers
New shoots that arise from roots or underground stems
Stolons
Weak stem touches the ground, its tip swells and it develops roots