Plant reproduction
Plant reproduction
Plant reproduction (/plænt rɪˌprəˈdʌkʃən/) is the process by which plants generate new individuals, or offspring. Reproduction is a fundamental feature of all known life; each individual plant has the ability to produce one or more genetically identical offspring.
Etymology
The term "reproduction" comes from the Latin reproductio, meaning "to produce again". In the context of biology, it refers to the process of producing new organisms.
Types of Plant Reproduction
There are two main types of plant reproduction: sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction.
Sexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction (/sɛkʃuəl rɪˌprəˈdʌkʃən/) involves the combination of genetic material from two parent plants to create a new, genetically distinct offspring. This process involves the production of gametes (reproductive cells), which combine during fertilization to form a new organism.
Asexual reproduction
Asexual reproduction (/eɪˌsɛkʃuəl rɪˌprəˈdʌkʃən/) involves the creation of new plants without the involvement of gametes. Instead, new plants are produced from the vegetative parts of the parent plant, such as stems, roots, and leaves. This type of reproduction results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent plant.
Related Terms
- Gametophyte: The gamete-producing phase in the life cycle of a plant.
- Sporophyte: The spore-producing phase in the life cycle of a plant.
- Pollination: The transfer of pollen from the male parts of a flower to the female parts of a flower.
- Germination: The process by which a plant grows from a seed or similar structure.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Plant reproduction
- Wikipedia's article - Plant reproduction
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