Asexual

Reproduction
of Plant
Godwin M. Solito
Jade D. Partulan
Sheila Mae L. Taro
Jake J. Calamba
Sam Sumampong
What is
Asexual
Reproduction
of Plant?
Asexual reproduction in plants
occurs through budding,
fragmentation, vegetative
propagation, and spore formation.
No flowers are required for this
method. The plants produced by
asexual reproduction thrive well in
stable environments.
 Types Of
Asexual
Reproduction
In Plants
Asexual
reproduction
in plants takes
place in two
ways:

Naturally and
Artificially
 Let's tackle first
the Natural
Methods of Asexual
Reproduction
Natural methods of asexual reproduction include self-
propagation.
When we say self propagation plants. reproduce freely.
Asexual
Reproduction in plants occur through

The first is Budding

Budding is the mode of asexual reproduction
wherein a new plant is developed from an
outgrowth known as the bud. A bud is generally
formed due to cell division at one particular site.

For example, if you keep a potato for a long

time, you can notice a number of small
outgrowths, which are commonly referred to as
‘eyes’. Each of them can be planted which will
grow up like a clone of an original potato plant.
Second is the Vegetative
Propagation

Vegetative Propagation It is any

form of asexual reproduction
occurring in plants, in which new
plants are produced from the
vegetative parts of the plants, i.e.
roots, stems or buds. Vegetative
propagation in plants can occur
both by naturally or also can be
artificially induced by
horticulturists.
 The next is FRAGMENTATION
Fragmentation
This is a mode of asexual reproduction in which a new plant is produced
from a portion of the parent plant. Each section or a part of the plants
develop into a mature, fully grown individual. Some plants possess
specialized structures for reproduction through fragmentation. This type
of reproduction happens naturally where the small part of the plant fall
off onto soil and then begin to grow up into a new plant. This mode is
often used by nurseries and greenhouses to produce plants quickly.
And the last one is
Spore Formation
Spore Formation
Many plants and algae form spores
in their life cycle. A spore is an
asexual reproductive body,
surrounded by a hard protective
cover to withstand unfavourable
conditions such as high
temperature and low humidity.
Under favorable conditions, the
spores germinate and grow into
new plants. Plants like moss and
ferns use this mode of
reproduction.
Artificial
These methods are
Methods of frequently employed to give
Asexual rise to new, and sometimes
novel, plants. They include
Reproduction grafting, cutting, layering,
and micropropagation.
Grafting

Grafting is an artificial method of

asexual reproduction used to produce
plants combining favorable stem
characteristics with favorable root
characteristics. The stem of the plant to
be grafted is known as the scion, and
the root is called the stock.
Cutting
Plants such as coleus and
money plant are
propagated through stem
cuttings, where a portion
of the stem containing
nodes and internodes is
placed in moist soil and
allowed to root. In some
species, stems can start
producing a root even
when placed only in
water. For example,
leaves of the African
violet will root if kept in
water undisturbed for
several weeks.
 Layering
Layering is a method
in which a stem
attached to the plant
is bent and covered
with soil.

In layering, a part
of the stem is
buried so that it
forms a new plant.
 Micropropagation
Micropropagation (also called plant tissue culture) is a method of
propagating a large number of plants from a single plant in a
short time under laboratory conditions [link]. This method
allows propagation of rare, endangered species that may be
difficult to grow under natural conditions, are economically
important, or are in demand as disease-free plants.

Micropropagation is used to propagate plants in sterile conditions.