Asexual Propagation

Separation and Division

Original work from “Applied Technologies” edited and used

with permission by Dr. Teri Hamlin
Table of Contents
 Introduction to Plant Propagation
 Sexual Propagation
 Asexual Propagation
 Stem, Leaf, Cuttings
 Layering
 Separation & Division
 Tissue Culture
 Budding and Grafting
Separation & Division
Quick Facts:
 Propagation is accomplished by
the use of underground plant
parts.
 These parts have two functions:
#1 Food Storage
#2 Reproduction
We take advantage of a natural
plant reproduction process.

Bulbs and corms are the

reproductive structures that we
use in separation.