Asexual PropagationSeparation and Division

Original work from “Applied Technologies” edited and used with permission by Dr. Teri Hamlin

Table of ContentsIntroduction to Plant PropagationSexual Propagation Asexual Propagation

Stem, Leaf, Cuttings Layering Separation & Division Tissue Culture Budding and Grafting

Separation & DivisionQuick Facts:Propagation is accomplished by

the use of underground plant parts.

These parts have two functions:#1 Food Storage

#2 Reproduction

We take advantage of a natural plant reproduction process.

Bulbs and corms are the reproductive structures that we use in separation.

Flower Bud

Foliage Leaves

Basal

Plate

Bulb Scales

BULBLETS

Cormels

• Bulbs form offsets or bulblets.

• Corms form cormels.

These structures can be separated when the plant dies back.

Not a natural processUtilize Rhizomes, Tubers,

& Tuberous RootsWe must mechanically

separate (cut away)

When plants are crowded, they may be divided

They are removed from the soil by digging

They are then cut--remember to leave an “eye”