Questions and Answers
What are the buds developed on leaves called in Bryophyllum?
Which plant produces adventitious buds at the tips of its leaves?
What is a key advantage of natural vegetative reproduction?
In what type of soil does Scilla primarily grow?
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What happens to epiphyllous buds after the leaf decays?
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Study Notes
Vegetative Reproduction in Leaf
- Adventitious buds form on the leaves of some plants, allowing for propagation when detached from the parent.
- Notable examples include Bryophyllum, Scilla, and Begonia.
- In Bryophyllum, notched succulent leaves produce epiphyllous buds at the notches, which develop into independent plants as the leaf decays.
- Scilla, a bulbous plant, has long narrow foliage leaves with epiphyllous buds developing at the tips, capable of growing into new plants upon soil contact.
Advantages of Natural Vegetative Reproduction
- Requires only one parent plant for reproduction, simplifying the propagation process.
- Offspring are genetically identical to the parent, ensuring uniform traits.
- Facilitates rapid spread in certain species, exemplified by Spinifex, which thrive in suitable environments.
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Description
Explore the fascinating process of vegetative reproduction in plants, focusing on adventitious buds that form from leaves. This quiz covers examples like Bryophyllum, Scilla, and Begonia, and discusses how these buds develop into independent plants. Test your knowledge on this important reproductive strategy in botany.
