Vegetative Propagation

• What is vegetative propagation?

  Vegetative propagation means asexual reproduction in plants.
• What is an advantage of asexual reproduction?

  It's fast.
• What is a runner?

  A horitzontal stem that grows overground.
• Name 2 examples of modified stems.

  Strawberry + potato.
• What is another name for tissue culturing?

  Micropropagation.
• State 2 conditions required for micropropagation.

  Conditions need to be sterile, and a growth regulator is needed.
• What are the advantages of sexual reproduction in plants?

  Allows for variation in the offspring and disease resistance.
• What are the disadvantages of sexual reproduction in plants?

  It is a complex process, and dependent on external agents.
• What are the advantages of asexual reproduction in plants?

  Offspring are identical, no external agents are needed.
• What are the disadvantages of asexual reproduction in plants?

  No variation in the offspring, all plants may be affected by the same disease.