1. Reproduction among
Flowering Plants
Discover the fascinating world of flowering plant reproduction and the
complex processes that ensure their survival and diversity.
by Jerry Arnado
2. Flowering Plant Reproduction
Overview
1 Sexual Reproduction
Flowers contain male and female reproductive parts that undergo fertilization to
produce seeds.
2 Asexual Reproduction
Plants can also reproduce without seeds using methods like cuttings, grafting, and
growth from bulbs or leaves.
3. Types of Flowering Plant Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
Involves the union of male and female gametes
through pollination and fertilization.
Asexual Reproduction
Allows plants to produce genetically identical
offspring without the need for fertilization.
4. Sexual Reproduction in Plants
Pollination
The transfer of pollen from the anther to the
stigma, allowing for fertilization to occur.
Fertilization
The fusion of male and female gametes, resulting
in the formation of a seed.
5. Asexual Reproduction or Vegetative
Propagation in Plants
1 Cuttings
Part of a plant is cut and used to grow a new individual with the same genetic
makeup.
2 Grafting
The joining of the tissues of two different plants to create a new plant with
desirable traits.
3 Growth from Bulbs, Corns, and Tubers
Specialized structures store nutrients and produce new plants.
6. Grown from Leaves
Leaf Cuttings
Leaves can be used to propagate new plants by placing them in a suitable growing
medium.
7. The Fascinating World of
Plant Reproduction
From the intricate process of pollination to the incredible ability of plants
to regenerate and produce new offspring, flowering plant reproduction
showcases the wonders of nature's cycles.
