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Reproduction in Plants — Science STD 7 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7ScienceReproduction in Plants5 Marks
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Explain vegetative propagation.
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Answer

It is a type of asexual reproduction in which new plants are produced from roots, stems, leaves and buds. Since reproduction is through the vegetative parts of the plant, it is known as vegetative propagation. The plants like rose or champa can be propagated through Vegetative propagation.
  • Vegetative Propagation by Roots: e.g. Dalbergia sissoo.
  • Vegetative Propagation by Stem: e.g. Banana.
  • Vegetative Propagation by Leaf: e.g. Bryophyllum.
Artificial methods:
  • Cutting: e.g. Sugarcane.
  • Grafting: e.g. Desi Mango.
  • Budding: e.g. Rose.
  • Layering: e.g. Jasmine.

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