Describe the different methods of asexual reproduction. Give
examples.
Describe the different methods of asexual reproduction. Give examples.
The various modes of asexual reproduction in plants are as follows:
(i)Vegetative propagation: It is the ability of a
plant to produce new plants from roots, stems, leaves, and buds.
Vegetative propagation is divided into two types.
• Natural vegetative propagation: This type of vegetative
propagation occurs easily in nature and involves simple vegetative
parts. Potato plant sprouting from an eye is a common example.
• Artificial vegetative propagation: This type of vegetative
propagation is performed manually and generally occurs in laboratory
conditions. The formation of a complete plant from a stem cutting of
rose is a common example of this method.
(ii) Budding:It involves the formation of a new
individual from a bulb-like projection called a bud. The bud
grows and gets detached from the parent to form a new individual. It
is commonly observed in yeast.
(iii)Fragmentation:It is a form of asexual
reproduction where a new organism is formed from the fragments of the
parent body. It is the only mode of asexual reproduction in
Spirogyra.
(iv)Spore formation:Many non-flowering plants
reproduce through spore formation. Spores are tiny cells protected by
a thick wall. Fungi such as bread moulds reproduce asexually using
this method.
The various modes of asexual reproduction in plants are as follows:
(i)Vegetative propagation: It is the ability of a plant to produce new plants from roots, stems, leaves, and buds. Vegetative propagation is divided into two types.
• Natural vegetative propagation: This type of vegetative propagation occurs easily in nature and involves simple vegetative parts. Potato plant sprouting from an eye is a common example.
• Artificial vegetative propagation: This type of vegetative propagation is performed manually and generally occurs in laboratory conditions. The formation of a complete plant from a stem cutting of rose is a common example of this method.
(ii) Budding:It involves the formation of a new individual from a bulb-like projection called a bud. The bud grows and gets detached from the parent to form a new individual. It is commonly observed in yeast.
(iii)Fragmentation:It is a form of asexual reproduction where a new organism is formed from the fragments of the parent body. It is the only mode of asexual reproduction in Spirogyra.
(iv)Spore formation:Many non-flowering plants reproduce through spore formation. Spores are tiny cells protected by a thick wall. Fungi such as bread moulds reproduce asexually using this method.
