vegetative propagation Flashcards
1
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what is vegetative reproducation
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type of asexual reproduction where stems, leaves /roots attached to the parent plant produces new individuals
2
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3 examples
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runners/roots/bulbs
3
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runners
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stems growing horizontally above the ground -have nodes where buds are formed and where buds grow into new plants
4
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roots
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new plants grow out of swollen, modified roots (tubers)
-buds develop at base of stem then grow into new plant
5
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bulbs
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underground stems with leaves attached
in favorable conditions, bulbs can divide to produce new plants
6
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bulb parts
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apical bulb-center of bulb and makes leaves and flowers
lateral bulbs- grow from the sides and produce new shoots
as plant grows, it will form a new bulb underground
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