The term "budding" typically refers to a type of asexual reproduction in which a new organism develops from an outgrowth or bud due to cell division at one particular site. While vegetative propagation is a type of asexual reproduction in plants where new plants arise from vegetative parts like stems, roots, or leaves, the term "budding" is more frequently associated with certain lower organisms like yeast and hydra. It's important to clarify if the question intends to ask about vegetative propagation using buds.
Given the reference provided mentions vegetative propagation from leaves using buds in Begonia and Bryophyllum, the question seems to be asking for examples of vegetative propagation where buds on plant parts (like leaves) are used to create new plants.
Here are examples of vegetative propagation that utilizes buds:
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Bryophyllum (Kalanchoe): This plant exhibits a remarkable form of vegetative propagation. Small plantlets, including tiny leaves and roots, develop along the margins of its leaves. These plantlets are essentially buds that detach from the parent leaf and, upon falling to the ground, readily root and grow into independent plants. This is propagation via leaf buds.
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Begonia: Certain Begonia species can propagate vegetatively from their leaves. Similar to Bryophyllum, buds can form along the leaf veins or where the leaf is cut or damaged. These buds develop into plantlets which can then be separated and planted.
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Potato: Potatoes have "eyes," which are actually buds. Each eye can sprout and grow into a new potato plant. This is propagation via stem buds (specifically, modified stem tubers).
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Ginger: Ginger is a rhizome (an underground stem) that contains buds. Pieces of ginger rhizome containing buds can be planted to grow new ginger plants.
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Onion: Onions can reproduce vegetatively through bulbs, which contain buds that can develop into new plants.
In summary, while "budding" is more commonly associated with asexual reproduction in organisms like yeast and hydra, vegetative propagation utilizes buds found on various plant parts (leaves, stems, roots) for creating new plants. Bryophyllum and certain Begonia species are excellent examples of vegetative propagation from leaf buds.
