316.T1 Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis Vegetative (Asexual) Propagation Types of Vegetative Propagation Cuttings (stem cuttings, leaf cutting, root cuttings): Begonias, Gardenias, Pineapples, Coleus Separation/Division : Irises, Sempervivum, Lilies Grafting : Roses, Walnuts, Apples, Apricots Layering : Diffenbachia, Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica)

316.T2 Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis Vegetative (Asexual) Propagation Stem Cuttings Use sections of the stem which have leaves. Treat with rooting hormone to promote root growth.

316.T3 Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis Vegetative (Asexual) Propagation Leaf Cuttings Uses a leaf section, petiole, or a cutting of the leaf. The cutting is then treated with hormones to stimulate root growth.

316.T4 Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis Vegetative (Asexual) Propagation Root Cuttings A section of the root is cut and planted. A new plant grows from the root cutting.

316.T5 Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis Vegetative (Asexual) Propagation Layering This method is used mainly with plants which naturally reproduce this way (blackberries & vines). A section of the stem is scraped and buried. Roots grow from the buried stem.

316.T6 Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis Vegetative (Asexual) Propagation Separation The removal of corms or bulblets from a parent plant. The small corm or bulb is then used for planting

316.T7 Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis Vegetative (Asexual) Propagation Division Roots and shoots of plants which grow in bunches are dug up and separated. The divisions are planted.

316.T8 Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement University of California, Davis Vegetative (Asexual) Propagation Grafting Material from two different woody plants are directly joined. Used to create plants with disease resistant or dwarfing root stocks. Plants are specially cut and spliced together.