Biology and Genetics of Reproductive Systems

Chapter 2 will discuss the biology and genetics of asexual and sexual plant reproduction. In relation to the asexual system, special attention will be given to the apomictic reproduction, where we will point out aspects of this system, as well as details of the knowledge about mechanisms and genes involvement. Regarding the sexual reproduction system, we will discuss details of this reproductive mode, the life cycle of plants, the gametophytic and sporophytic generation, as additionally to the control of genes in reproductive organs. Subsequently, aspects of the mechanisms that promote allogamy, selfing and mixed mating will be presented.