Question

® 1. What is vegetative reproduction? Describe any three' natural methods of vegetative reproduction with examples. [Oct 14]​

Answer 1

Answer:

Vegetative method of reproduction is the type of asexual reproduction. In this, a new plant is produced from a part of a plant by asexual means. Vegetative parts from which new plant is formed includes rhizome, tuber, buds, roots, bulbs, corms, stem, etc. Vegetative propagation can occur either through naturally or artificially. Natural methods of vegetative reproduction in flowering plants include;

1. By stem tubers: For example, onions, turmeric, potato, etc.

2. By root tubers: For example, tuberous roots of sweet potato, dahlia, asparagus, etc.

3. From reproductive organs: Flower buds of Agave species develop in bulbils.

4. By runners or stolon's: For example, strawberry.

5. By bulbs: For example, garlic, onions, tulips, etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

Vegetative reproduction is any form of asexual reproduction occurring in plants in which a new plant grows from a fragment or cutting of the parent plant or a specialized reproductive structure.

example - grafting, air-layering and the use of cuttings.