1. Asexual reproduction in plants allows for cloning and faster reproduction than sexual reproduction. It involves propagating new plants from parts of the parent plant like stems, leaves, or roots rather than seeds. 2. There are several methods of artificial propagation including cuttings, grafting, layering, and air layering. Cuttings involve taking stem cuttings from the parent plant and rooting them in soil. Grafting attaches buds or stems from one plant to the roots of another. Layering involves wounding a stem to trigger rooting. 3. The steps for propagating from stem cuttings include preparing soil, taking 4-6 inch cuttings from the parent plant at the node, removing lower leaves

1. Plant Propagation

2. Asexual Reproduction in Plants

3. Objectives
1. Demonstrate the how to do propagate plants by artificial
propagation
2. Identify the different types of plant propagation

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9. Asexual reproduction
1. involves only one parent,
2. does not involve seeds or the fusion of gametes
3. Instead part of a plant’s stem, leaves or roots can
become new plants,
4. Produces offspring / clones genetically identical to the
parent,
5. Allows plants to be produced much faster then sexual
reproduction.
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10. Artificial Propagation
• Method of Asexual
reproduction
• most used in
agriculture
1. Cuttings- pieces of
stem cut from parent
kept in water, moist
soil or sand
• Will put out new roots.
• Ex:-Many garden plants

11. The steps for propagating from stem
cuttings are
• 1. Assemble Materials
Before you begin the cutting process,make sure to
assemble your supplies
2. Prepare the Soil
Fill the transplant containers with soil and make
level.
3. Add water to soil
Water the soil you just placed in the transplant
containers.You want the soil moist before the cuttings

12. • 4. Take cuttings
Take a cutting from your selected plant.
Cutting should be about 4-6 inches in length. Cut
just below where the leaf attaches to the
stem(the node).Roots will grow easiest from this
location.
5. Remove Lower leaves
Remove lower leaves before potting. Any part
of the cutting put into the soil should be free of

13. • 6.Place in a Plastic Bag
• Examine weekly t make sure the plant does not
rot from too much moisture
7. Let them Grow
Wait patiently while your new cutting takes root

14. 2. Grafting-
• Buds or sections are
cut from one plant
• Attached to another
that is already rooted
in the soil.
• Ex- Roses, Fruit Trees
3. Layering- involves
wounding the target
region to expose te
inner stem and
optionally rooting
grounds.

15. • How to graft a mango tree
1. Cut the end of the scion into wedge.
2. Cut off the top off the rootstock and then cut a 2
cm. slit down the middle.
3. Put the scion wedge into the slit on top of the
rootstock
4. Then tie with grafting tape

16. • 5.Last covering it with plastic . Wait for a month
until it grows.

17. • Air layering-is an old method used to propagate plants
Steps for making air layer include:
1. Girdle stem
2. Remove several leaves around wound.
3. Pack area with mist sphagnum or peat moss.
4. Cover moss with plastic and tie each end.
5. Check to make sure moss remains moist until roots form.

19. The advantages of vegetative (asexual)
reproduction are:
1. it is a simple process
1. no external agents are needed
1. young plants show fast growth
1. there is little waste