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    Propagation of Seeds: Esculentus) Has Been Reported To Produce More Than 1,900 New Plants and More Than 6,800 Tubers

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    Propagation is the process of multiplying plants of the same species and perpetuating their desirable characteristics. There are two methods: sexual reproduction through seeds, and asexual reproduction through vegetative structures like rhizomes, stolons, bulbs, and tubers. Some weeds can produce thousands of seeds or new plants in a single growing season through these propagation methods.

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    Propagation is the process of multiplying plants of the same species and perpetuating their desirable characteristics. There are two methods: sexual reproduction through seeds, and asexual reproduction through vegetative structures like rhizomes, stolons, bulbs, and tubers. Some weeds can produce thousands of seeds or new plants in a single growing season through these propagation methods.

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    Propagation is the process of multiplying plants of the same species and perpetuating their desirable characteristics. There are two methods: sexual reproduction through seeds, and asexual reproduction through vegetative structures like rhizomes, stolons, bulbs, and tubers. Some weeds can produce thousands of seeds or new plants in a single growing season through these propagation methods.

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    PROPAGATION OF WEED SEEDS

    PROPAGATION
    Propagation is the process of multiplying or increasing the number of plants of the same species
    and at the same time perpetuating their desirable characteristics. There are two general methods
    of plant propagation: sexual and asexual propagation.

    Reproduction by seed
    Reproduction by seed is called sexual reproduction. It requires pollination and fertilization of an
    egg which results in seed that is capable of producing a new plant. Seed production varies greatly
    among and within weed species in part due to environmental variability between years,
    competition from neighbouring plants, and genetic variability. For example, while Canada thistle
    has been observed to produce as few as 680 seeds per plant, Curly dock often produces more than
    30,000 seeds per plant.

    Vegetative reproduction
    In vegetative (asexual) reproduction, a new plant develops from a vegetative organ such as a
    stem, root or leaf. Several modifications of these organs are common in perennial weeds, such as
    underground stems (rhizomes), above-ground stems (stolons), bulbs, corms, and tubers. Although
    vegetative structures generally do not survive as long in the soil as do seeds, very small structures
    can result in a new plant. Canada thistle, for example, can produce a new plant from as small as a
    1/4-inch section of root.

    Vegetative reproduction can be as prolific as seed production. Yellow nut-sedge (Cyperus


    esculentus) has been reported to produce more than 1,900 new plants and more than 6,800 tubers
    in 1 year.

    Some of the vegetative propagules are described as follows:

    ● Rhizome: A horizontal, underground stem which can produce adventitious roots


    and shoots (i.e., new plants) at the nodes. A rhizome can be distinguished from a
    root because rhizomes have nodes, internodes, and scale leaves (rudimentary
    leaves). Roots do not have nodes or leaves. Johnson grass is example.
    ● Stolon: An above-ground stem that grows flat on the ground and can produce
    adventitious roots and shoots (i.e., new plants) at the nodes. Bermuda grass is
    example.
    ● Tuber: Enlarged terminal portion of rhizomes, possess extensive storage tissues
    and axillary buds. Yellow nut sedge is example.
    ● Bulb: Specialized underground storage organ consisting of fleshy leaves with a
    short stem at the base. Food storage in the leaves. Wild garlic is example.
    ● Creeping roots: Horizontal roots modified for food storage and vegetative
    reproduction (can give rise to shoots). Often deep in the soil. Carolina horse nettle
    is example

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