Plant propagation can occur through asexual or sexual reproduction. Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring through vegetative structures like roots, stems, and leaves. This allows for a faster rate of maturity compared to sexual reproduction. Sexual reproduction requires genetic material from both male and female gametes combining to produce offspring, introducing genetic variation not present in the parents.

1. Plant
Propagation
- Plant propagation is the
process of
increasing the number of
plants of a
particular species or cultivar.

2. 1. Asexual Reproduction in
Plants
Asexual reproduction in
plants is the production of
genetically identical new
plant from a single plant.

3. Key Points
•Asexual reproduction produces
individuals that are genetically
identical to the parent plant.
•Roots such as corms, stem tubers,
rhizomes, and stolon undergo
vegetative reproduction. .
•Some plants can produce seeds

4. Key Points
•Advantages of asexual
reproduction include an
increased rate of maturity
and a sturdier adult plant.
•Asexual reproduction can
take place by natural or

5. Key Terms
•Stolon: a shoot that grows along
the ground and produces roots at
its nodes; a runner
•Apomixis: process of
reproduction in which plants
produce seeds without

6. 2. Sexual reproduction
requires genetic material (DNA)
from two parents. The parent
plants have male and female sex
cells, called gametes. The genetic
material from the male and female
gametes combines to produce
offspring. We call this process