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Activity 7.3 — Vegetative Propagation (Bryophyllum)
NCERT Activity 7.3: Observe vegetative propagation in Bryophyllum. Watch plantlets develop from the leaf margins and grow into independent plants.
How To Perform
1
Observe Leaf
Examine the Bryophyllum leaf — broad, flat, with notched margins.
2
Identify Notches
The notches along the margins are the sites for new plant development.
3
Bud Formation
Small buds begin to form at each notch on the leaf margin.
4
Plantlet Growth
Buds grow into plantlets with tiny leaves and roots.
5
Plantlets Detach
Plantlets fall off and grow into independent new plants.
⚠️ Safety Notes
- •Handle plant specimens carefully.
- •Wash hands after handling soil or plant material.