Course: SLF 160 Plant Propagation

Unit 3 Lab Assignment

Sexual & Asexual Propagation (35 points)
Because the results of successful propagation may not manifest themselves for weeks or months, it may not be practical during this class term to demonstrate the final results of propagation. Lab activities during the course will allow you to show an understanding of the principles.

This week you will gather materials in order to perform activities that demonstrate both sexual and asexual propagation. This unit's two-part lab will be due during Unit 4.

Lab Part 1 - Sexual Propagation  (20 pts)

For this assignment obtain, plant, and document germination and seedling forms for a monocot and dicot plant species in a planting area you choose.

1. Plant 20 seeds of each species (as per planting instructions)
2. Provide proper growing conditions until due date (specified by your instructor)
3. Complete a lab report that includes:

- Name and type of plant
- Images of each seedling type noting important structural features
- Assessment of germination success rate as a percentage of total
- Summary of the successes and failures of the effort
- Discussion of what could improve your success rate
Lab Part 2 - Asexual Propagation  (15 pts)

Select one of the asexual propagation methods covered in this unit and demonstrate using one or more plants of your choice. Complete a lab report that includes:

- Name and type of plant
- Method of asexual propagation demonstrated
- Images of the process clearly showing each step performed.
- Summary of the successes and failures of the effort
- Discussion of what could improve your success rate

Save your photos and reports on your computer, and submit them via the Dropbox found on the course home page.