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PLANT SEXUAL REPRODUCTION

 Plant sexual reproduction involves the fusion of male and female gametes (sperm and egg cells) to produce seeds. This process includes:

1. *Pollination*: Transfer of pollen from male structures (anthers) to female structures (stigmas).

2. *Fertilization*: Fusion of sperm and egg cells, resulting in seed formation.

3. *Seed development*: Seeds mature and contain embryos, which can grow into new plants.

Sexual reproduction promotes genetic diversity, allowing plants to adapt to changing environments and evolve over time.

PLANT ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION

 Plant asexual reproduction involves producing new plants without seeds or fertilization. Methods include:

1. *Cuttings*: Taking stem or leaf cuttings to grow new plants.

2. *Grafting*: Joining a stem (scion) from one plant onto the root system of another (rootstock).

3. *Layering*: Bending a stem to touch the ground, allowing roots to form.

4. *Division*: Separating a mature plant into smaller sections, each growing into a new plant.

5. *Tissue culture*: Growing new plants from plant cells in a controlled environment.

Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring, preserving desirable traits.

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