selection methods for plant propagation

aerial layering

Plant propagation

stool layering

sexual

asexual

flexible low-growing stem

ground layering

plant has fertile flowers

use plant parts

one stem

soft fleshy leaves

leaf cuttings

annual

scion / rootstock

many stems in clumps

several main stems

soft fleshy growth

softwood cutting

seeds

grafting / budding

often die back in winter

modified structure: bulbs corms runners rhizomes tubers

between soft and woody stage

semi-hardwood cutting

rare / expensive

division

has lost its leaves

deciduous hardwood cutting

micropropagation tissue culture

evergreen with needle leaves

evergreen conifer

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