Asexual ReproductionIt only takes one

Binary Fission (mitosis)One parent makes one daughter cell

Used by one-celled organisms, like bacteria)

BuddingThe offspring just pops out of the parent

Examples: hydra and yeast

SporesSpores are formed and dispersed by some plants, algae, and fungi.

Vegetative ReproductionNew individuals are made without seeds or spores

Types of Vegetative ReproductionRunners

Rhizomes

Tubers

Bulbs

Grafting

RunnersPlant stems send out “extensions” above ground. These extensions give rise to new plants.

RhizomesLike runners, but underground. The runners are called stolons and they come from the roots.

TubersAn underground, modified stem which can form buds which make new plants.

BulbsUnderground shoot with modified leaves which are used as food for dormant plant.

GraftingPart of one plant fuses with another plant.