Title: Describe plant propagation methods.
Course: Horticulture Science (18052-I) > Section: Applying Science to Horticulture

Description could include

- differentiating between sexual and asexual methods of propagation
- conducting seed scarification and stratification treatments of seeds
- defining enhanced seeds and pelleted seeds
- identifying seed storage conditions
- identifying sources of seeds, including collection, seed banks, and commercial outlets
- contrasting direct and indirect seeding methods
- describing environmental conditions for germination
- identifying types of cuttings
- identifying hormone treatment of cuttings
  - stimulants
  - chemical retardants
  - rooting hormones
- identifying environmental conditions for rooting of cuttings
- outlining propagation procedures by bulb, tuber, corm, rhizome, and tuberous root
- identifying plants suitable for propagation by division
- describing the requirements for successful grafting and budding
- defining scion, compatibility, stock, and cambium
- outlining grafting and budding procedures
- describing plant care after grafting and budding procedures
- identifying plants that are commercially grafted and budded
- discussing the advantages and disadvantages of layering
- outlining layering procedures
- defining micropropagation/tissue culture
  - seed culture
  - embryo culture
  - callous culture
  - organ culture
- plant variety protection, patents, and trademarks.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are some plants propagated sexually while others are propagated asexually?
- How do growers determine whether to produce their own seedlings and liners or to purchase them?
- What method of seed storage will ensure the longevity of seeds?
- What determines the planting depth at which seeds should be sown?
- How is it determined whether seeds should be covered during propagation?
- How do commercially prepared rooting hormones improve propagation?
- What types of plants can be layered?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of micropropagation?
- Why is it important to know whether a plant is patented?
- What are the rules or regulations regarding the propagation of patented plants?