Plant Reproduction

What word means the seed is growing?

• Germination
• Propagation
• Fertilization
• Pollination

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

• the deeper the seed is planted in the soil
• the shallower the seed is planted

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

• Acclimating (hardening off)
• Transplanting

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

• Sexual
• Asexual

A plant that reproduces without seeds is using ____________ propagation.

• Sexual
• Asexual

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

• Cuttings
• Division
• Tissue Culture
• Grafting

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

• Cuttings
• Division
• Tissue Culture
• Grafting

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

• Cuttings
• Division
• Tissue Culture
• Grafting

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

• Union
• Scion
• Style
• Ovary

In which asexual reproduction method does the parent plant provide water and nutrients until the new plant develops roots?

• Cutting
• Division
• Tissue Culture
• Layering