Plant Reproduction

Front

What word means the seed is growing?

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Germination

Front

General rule of thumb for planting seeds is that the larger the seed...

Back

the deeper the seed is planted in the soil

Front

After the true leaves appear, the plants can be moved to larger container or out to the garden. This process is called....

Back

Transplanting

Front

When a seed is used to grow a plant, it is ___________ propagation.

Back

Sexual

Front

A plant that reproduces without seeds is using ____________ propagation.

Back

Asexual

Front

Splitting a root system into 2 or more pieces that will each become a new plant is called...

Back

Division

Front

The asexual reproduction method that is commonly used by orchards on trees is....

Back

Grafting

Front

Which Method involves taking parts (leaves, stem, etc) and placing them in growing media to develop into new plants?

Back

Cuttings

Front

When grafting, the part that becomes the stem and leaves is the ...

Back

Scion

Front

In which asexual reproduction method does the parent plant provide water and nutrients until the new plant develops roots? Options: Cutting, Division, Tissue Culture, Layering

Back

Layering