Sexual and Asexual Reproduction in Plants Biology Presentation
Introduction Plants reproduce in two main ways: • Sexual reproduction – involves flowers, gametes, and fertilization. • Asexual reproduction – involves vegetative parts like stems, roots, or leaves.
Sexual Reproduction in Plants • Involves male and female gametes (pollen and ovule). • Fertilization produces seeds. • Requires flowers as reproductive structures. • Promotes genetic variation.
Asexual Reproduction in Plants • Involves only one parent. • Offspring are genetically identical (clones). • Methods include tubers, runners, bulbs, and cuttings. • Allows rapid population increase.
Comparison: Sexual vs. Asexual Sexual Reproduction: • Involves flowers, gametes, and fertilization. • Produces seeds. • Creates genetic variation. Asexual Reproduction: • Involves stems, roots, or leaves. • Produces identical offspring (clones). • Rapid and efficient.
Conclusion • Sexual reproduction ensures diversity in plants. • Asexual reproduction allows quick multiplication. • Both methods help plants survive and adapt.