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PnW164 Propagation of Plants from Specialized Structures

PnW164 . Propagation of Plants from Specialized Structures Kum a r , W. E . Gus e , F. E . L a r s e n INTRODUCTION Plants . Refer to Table 1 (page 10) for a summary of Specialized Structures and the plant parts involved Most Plants reproduce sexually from seeds, but in their development. some can be reproduced (or multiplied) by vegeta- tive parts such as stems, roots, and leaves. In addi- Underground Stem Modifications tion, some Plants produce modified stems and/or roots, referred to here as Specialized Structures that Bulbs accumulate food reserves and therefore have built-in regeneration potential and are valuable as vegetative Bulbs consist of a growing point (stem or shoot propagules.)

fig. 3. Variously treated hyacinth bulbs for propagating (a–f). note the development of bulblets from cored (a) and scooped (b) bulbs. bulb propagation by digging parent bulbs,

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1 PnW164 . Propagation of Plants from Specialized Structures Kum a r , W. E . Gus e , F. E . L a r s e n INTRODUCTION Plants . Refer to Table 1 (page 10) for a summary of Specialized Structures and the plant parts involved Most Plants reproduce sexually from seeds, but in their development. some can be reproduced (or multiplied) by vegeta- tive parts such as stems, roots, and leaves. In addi- Underground Stem Modifications tion, some Plants produce modified stems and/or roots, referred to here as Specialized Structures that Bulbs accumulate food reserves and therefore have built-in regeneration potential and are valuable as vegetative Bulbs consist of a growing point (stem or shoot propagules.)

2 Plants with Specialized Structures are tip) surrounded by layers of modified fleshy leaves well-suited for asexual Propagation . For example, designed to store food reserves. Both the growing potato tubers are modified stems that store starch; point and the leaves are attached to a compact stem such swollen underground Structures known as tu- located at the base of the bulb called a basal plate. bers serve as a seed for raising commercial potato Thus, bulbs contain both stem and leaf tissue. See crops. Other Plants produce Specialized Structures to Fig.

3 1 (A and B) for a longitudinal section of a bulb. survive under unfavorable conditions and resume growth when conditions become favorable for their survival. A B. Terminal bud Some Plants have growth habits that facilitate vegetative Propagation . Such Structures usually originate from stems, roots, and sometimes leaves. For example, strawberry and spider Plants produce horizontal stems known as runners. Run- Tunic ners can produce roots and develop new plantlets at particular nodes on the run- Fleshy leaves ner.

4 Rooted runners can be detached from the mother plant and grown as indepen- dent Plants . Basal plate (condensed stem). Plants produce a variety of Specialized Fig. 1. Longitudinal sections of hyacinth (A) and tulip bulbs (B). Structures useful in plant multiplication Bulbs are modified Structures derived from a stem and leaves. The or reproduction. This publication offers stem is compressed into a base plate carrying flowers or vegetative some basic information and guidelines buds. Fleshy leaves with carbohydrate reserves surround the buds in that can increase the success of your ex- a concentric manner.

5 When planted, adventitious roots grow from perimentation with new ways of growing the basal plate. The buds develop into flowers on the new plant. A PACIFIC NORTHWEST EXTENSION PUBLICATION. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO. There are two types of bulbs, known as either tuni- crowding and produces better quality and larger cate (Figs. 1 and 2A and B) or non-tunicate (scaly) bulbs. Dig tunicate bulbs, such as snowdrop and bulbs (Fig. 2C), and either can be multiplied asexu- narcissus, after the leaves die back.

6 Earlier digging ally. Onions, composed of concentric layers of reduces bulb size and subsequent flower quality. fleshy leaves, are tunicate bulbs because the outer layers of leaves dry and form a protective tunic If you choose to dig and store tunicate bulbs an- (covering). Lilies are non-tunicate bulbs because nually, avoid drying them in the sun, as this can their leaves are fleshier and overlap each other, cause scalding. Clean them well after drying by giving a scaly appearance. Since non-tunicate bulbs brushing off dried roots and soil.

7 Store tunicate do not have a protective tunic, they are easily bulbs in trays with wire mesh bottoms to provide damaged and susceptible to desiccation. For best adequate ventilation. To prevent root development results, store non-tunicate bulbs in polyethylene and mold growth while in storage, maintain a hu- bags containing moist sawdust or sphagnum moss. midity that will keep the bulbs dry, but not so dry as to shrivel usually around 75 percent. Unless Many fall-planted bulbs will flower outdoors. Some otherwise specified, store tunicate bulbs at about bulbs lack winter hardiness and must be stored over 80 F (27 C) for the first two weeks after digging winter for spring planting.

8 Table 2 (page 11) pro- to cure them, and then lower the temperature to vides information about the hardiness of various around 48 F (9 C) until you plant them. If stored types of bulbs. at higher temperatures, the bulbs may not flower properly. An underground cellar usually provides a Propagation of tunicate bulbs good storage temperature after curing. The most common approach is to simply leave tu- nicate bulbs in the soil between occasional diggings Offsets: The simplest way to produce more and replantings.

9 The resulting Plants may form Plants from tunicate bulbs is to use offsets. dense colonies, but many prefer this as a natural Offsets are small bulbs that develop naturally look. Alternatively, digging annually prevents over- from parent bulbs. You can enhance tunicate A B C. D F G. E. Fig. 2. Examples of modified plant Structures derived from stems and produced underground. Tunicate bulb of onion (A) and garlic (B), non-tunicate bulb of lily (C), tubers of potato (D) and Jerusalem arti- choke (E), corms of gladiolus (F), and rhizomes of ginger (G).

10 2. Basal plate Untreated bulb (A). A B C. Scooping (B, C) Scoring (D). Coring (E) Sectioning (F) D E F. Fig. 3. Variously treated hyacinth bulbs for propagating (A F). Note the development a of bulblets from cored (a) and scooped (b) bulbs. bulb Propagation by digging parent bulbs, and separate when the separating, and planting. Small offsets will usu- foliage is yellow and ally produce only leaves the first year; do not dry. Although scooping expect flowers until the second year or later. In produces 25 to 50 bul- Fig.


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