1. Plant Propagation New plants from “cloning” by runners and cuttings. Also, an introduction to grafting.

2. Cloning – new individual grown from an adult that is identical to the adult Runners Cuttings Vegetative propagation is a form of reproduction of a plant. Only one plant is involved and the offspring is the result of one parent. New plants grow from parts of the parent plant. The new plant is genetically identical to the parent. (There are no seeds involved.)

3. Runners or Stolons Spider plants “babies” from an adult plant stem - not from a seed. Notice the developing roots.

4. Oxalis (Shamrock) Plant Strawberry Plant Plants that reproduce using runners from stems

5. Plants can grow new plants from “cuttings” “Wandering Jew” plantA cutting of stem and leaves Runners form naturally – cuttings are usually done by people, not naturally

6. Plant Cuttings root growth from cutting stem

7. Cuttings can be made from stems, leaves or even roots Tea Leaf cuttings

8. People use “grafting” to produce a plant with special characteristics Part of one plant is “grafted” onto a different plant to get the best characteristics of each plant.

9. Most fruit trees do not come from seeds. The branches are grafted onto a younger/healthier tree to produce a “new” tree of that type. This is especially helpful in producing “seedless” fruit. Fruit Tree Grafting Two types of pears on the same tree.