Plant Reproduction: Asexual vs. Sexual

Sexual reproduction in plants produces offspring that are genetically different from either parent:

Asexual reproduction in plants involves the fusion of male and female gametes:

Vegetative reproduction is a type of asexual reproduction in plants:

Apomixis is a replacement of sexual reproduction in plants:

Apomixis occurs in many plant species such as dandelions:

Flowers consist of sepals, petals, and reproductive organs.

Most flowering plants rely on animals for pollen transfer.

Pollen grains are produced in the carpels of a flower.

Flowering plants have evolved to attract pollinators through various strategies.

When pollen is deposited on the stigma, it is called pollination.