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Asexual Propagation by Cuttings

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Asexual Propagation by Cuttings

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Table of ContentsIntroduction to Plant PropagationSexual Propagation Asexual Propagation

Stem, Leaf, Cuttings Layering Separation & Division Tissue Culture Budding and Grafting

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Asexual PropagationWhat is it?

The reproduction or multiplication of a plant without a seed…not a sexual process

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Reasons to Use Asexual Propagation

To produce uniform, superior plantsMany plants don’t come true from

seedsSome plants don’t produce viable

seedsTake advantage of useful “freaks of

nature”

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MutantTissue

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A group of plants derived from a single individual plant.

Disadvantage:

NO Genetic Diversity!(All of the plants have

identical genes.) Why is this a problem???

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Most common type of asexual propagation

Common Types of Cuttings:Stem CuttingsLeaf CuttingsLeaf Bud Cuttings

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Cut part of the plant

Roll in a hormone.

Place in media (SOIL).

Keep cutting moist until it has its on roots.

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Rules for Cuttings

Typically take cuttings from New Growth

Collect cuttings early in the morningCollect cuttings from healthy stock

plantsProvide proper environment for

rooting

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The Proper Environment...

The MediaMust be sterileMust provide air exchangeMust hold moisture

The AtmosphereNeed HIGH relative humidity

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Rooting Hormones

Indoleacetic Acid (IAA)natural plant hormonecauses roots to form on stems

IBA & NAAMost commonly usedComes in powder or solution

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