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EPP – AGRIKULTURE 6
First Quarter – Module 5 : Week 5
Propagates Trees and Fruit-Bearing
Trees Using Scientific Processes
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Quarter 1 – Module 5 – Propagates Trees and Fruit-Bearing Trees Using
Scientific Processes
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TLE
AGRICULTURE 6
First Quarter Module 5:

Propagates Trees and Fruit-

Bearing Trees Using Scientific
Processes

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 Introductory Message

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 Lesson
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Scientific Processes

I need to know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
propagates trees and fruit-bearing trees using scientific processes
( TLE6AG-Od-5).

The scope of this module allows you to use it in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students.
The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order
in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now
using.

This module is divided into the following lessons:

1. Identifies the appropriate tools and equipment in plant propagation and
their uses
2. Demonstrates scientific ways of propagating fruit-bearing trees
3. Observes healthy and safety measures in propagating fruit-bearing trees

I will Check on This

Encircle the word of the correct answer.

Who Am I?

1. It is raising different plants for decorative purposes

(Ornamental Gardening Vegetable Gardening)

2. It is raising different vegetables, fruits and other crops

(Ornamental Gardening Vegetable Gardening)

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 Lesson Overview

Gardening Poems for Gardening Kids

Every child who has gardening tools,

Should learn by heart these gardening rules.
He who owns a gardening spade,
Should be able to dig the depth of its blade.

He who owns a gardening hoe,

Must be sure how he means his strokes to go.

But he owns a gardening fork.

May make it do all the other tools work.
Though to shift, or to pot, or annex what you can,

A trowel’s the tool for child, woman or man.

‘Twas a bird that sits in the skycomre tree,
Who sang these gardening songs to me?

LET’S BE INFORMED

Our love for nature and the environment is best shown when we plant trees.
Planting trees is a productive and enjoyable activity that can be turned into an
occupation or a hobby. Successful tree-planting requires some knowledge about
trees, what they need and how they grow, and some skill on when and how to plant
and take care of them.

Tools and equipment in plant propagation

Caring for fruit trees is the same as caring for other trees. Orchard tools and
equipment play a very important role in systematic process of plant preparation.
Their availability makes the work easier and helps in the proper execution of the
different procedures.

1. Hoe – a tool used in digging and loosening hard, dry soil. It has a thin blade
across the end of a long handle.

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2. Rake – a long handled tool having a bar at one end with teeth in. It is used for
smoothening the soil and gathering loose leaves, hay, or straw.

3. Trowel – a tool with a curved blade used for loosening the ground and taking up
small plants.

4. Axe – a tool with a flat, sharp blade fastened to a handle used for cutting trunk of
trees and their branches.

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5. Crowbar – a straight, heavy iron bar pointed at one end, about 4 feet in length,
used for digging holes and for planting seeds.

6. Bolo – a tool with a wooden or metal handle in which a long blade is attached.
It is used for cutting tall grasses and branches of trees.

7. Shovel – a broad scoop attached to a handle. It is used to dig, lift, and throw
loose matter.

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8. Fork – a tool resembling a table fork but much bigger in size. It is used in
digging and preparing the soil for the plants.

9. Water Sprinkler – a can with a spout to sprinkle water on the plants. Plants
should be watered every day to make them grow healthier.

10. Wheelbarrow – used to transfer soil plants and other materials from one
place to another.

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11. Hose – used for watering seedlings arranged in mass.

12. Sprayer – used for spraying chemicals to eliminate plant seeds.

13. Weighing Scale- for weighing plants, seeds, and fertilizers.

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14. Pieces of wood or bamboo – used as fences of seed boxes and plots to protect
plants from being destroyed by animals.

15. Pruning Shears – used for cutting small branches including the unnecessary
branches.

16. Garden gloves – used while working in the garden, made of strong rubber to
protect from thorns and withstand punctures.

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 I Will Do This

Gardening Poems for Gardening Kids

Every child who has gardening tools,

Should learn by heart these gardening rules.
He who owns a gardening spade,
Should be able to dig the depth of its blade.

He who owns a gardening hoe,

Must be sure how he means his strokes to go.

But he owns a gardening fork.

May make it do all the other tools work.
Though to shift, or to pot, or annex what you can,

A trowel’s the tool for child, woman or man.

‘Twas a bird that sits in the skycomre tree,
Who sang these gardening songs to me?

A. Recite the Poem.

B. List down the gardening tools in the poem

1.______________

2.______________

3.______________

4.______________

5.______________

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 I Learned This

Fill in the blanks. Select your answer from the words inside the box.

garden safekeeping Tools convenient

I have learned that a 1. ________makes good use of some basic tools.

These appropriate basic tools are to carry out specific functions to accomplish a
task. 2. ___________ make gardening much easier and more 3. ____________.
The proper maintenance of tools should be observed to ensure lasting use by taking
good care of them and proper 4.________________.

I Practiced This
Identify the tools used in plant propagation.

1._________________

2. __________________

3. ___________________

4. ____________________

5. ____________________

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 I Apply This
Why is it important to propagate trees and fruit-bearing trees?

I Test Myself

Identify the following tools and equipment.

Choose your answer from the box.

Wheelbarrow Hoe Trowel Pruning Shears Rake

Axe Water Sprinkler Hose Sprayer Crowbar

__________1. Used for cutting small branches including unnecessary branches.

__________2. Used in digging and loosening hard, dry soil.
__________3. Used to transfer soil, plants and other materials from one place to
another.
__________4. A tool with a flat, sharp blade fastened to a handle used for cutting
trunk of trees and their branches.
__________5. A straight, heavy iron bar pointed at one end, about 4 feet in length,
used for digging holes and for planting seeds.
__________6. Used for spraying chemicals to eliminate plant seeds.
__________7. Used for watering seedlings arranged in mass.
__________8. a tool with a curved blade used for loosening
the ground and taking up small plants.
__________9. A long handled tool having a bar at one end with teeth in.
__________10. A can with a spout to sprinkle water on the plants.

Reference:
 Gloria A. Peralta, et al. The Basics of Better Family Living 6
 HELE for Life

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 Lesson 1. Demonstrates Scientific Ways Of
2 Propagating Fruit-Bearing Trees
2. Observe Healthy And Safety Measures
In Propagating Fruit-Bearing Trees

Lesson Overview

For the improvement of plant and tree varieties and the perpetuation of distinct
type, propagation must be done. Propagation is a method of multiplying and producing
more plants from its main source and origin.

Plants are Propagated by Different Methods

A. Sexual Propagation
In this process, a new plant is usually formed from the union of cells of parent
plants. Pollen grains are transferred from one plant to another.After the fertilization of
the ovule, it matures into a seed. The seed is a mature ovule. This is a common
method of plant propagation. Seeds from dry pods are scattered to propagate but this
method is not usually recommended for trees. Growers are not sure that the seedlings
will also have the characteristics of the parents.

B. Asexual Propagation
Plants multiply naturally without the aid of the sexual organs of the
plants. In this process, the plant duplicates itself through the following ways:

1. By the leaves. When it comes in contact with a damp soil, they soon multiply.
Example: katakataka
2. By the roots. When the plants are divided, roots are separated.
Examples: orchids, palmeras, herbs
3. By tubers. Tubers are thickened stems with buds and nodes like scars.
Examples: sweet potato (camote), yam
4. By suckers. Suckers are stems or shoots which spring from a portion of a
plant tree.
Example: banana
5. By means of runners. A branch from the base of a stem runs along the
ground and produces a new plant.
Examples: gabi, ube
6. By the creeping stems: Roots are produced in the surface and the new
plants come from the buds.
Example: ginger

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 C. Artificial Methods of Plant Propagation
1. Cuttings – use some parts of the plants as tubers, stems, roots, leaves and
branches. Be sure that branches of plants are cut just below or above the
node and trimmed off all leaves and small branches. These are then placed
in a seedbox at a slanting position.When roots appear, they are planted in
a permanent place,
2. Marcotting- It is similar to cuttings except that it allows the root to come out
while still attached to the mother plant. The branch is cut off when the roots
are fully developed. Marcotting is usually done during the rainy season.
3. Budding- Budding is a form of grafting where a bud (scion) is inserted into
a bark of well selected branch. This bud grows and becomes a new plant.
4. Layering- The materials for this method may be a branch, a shoot, or a root.
They are twisted down and covered with soil until the bud appears. When
rooting is established, the new plant is ready for transplanting.
5. Grafting- This is an artificial vegetative process of propagating trees. The
stem of one plant (mother plant) of a good variety is inserted or connected
into another plant, making the two units from another plant. Grafting is used
in trees like mango, guava, pomelo, rambutan and santol.

Tips in performing scientific way of propagating fruit-bearing trees

1.Select a stem which is not too young or too old.

2. Be sure the propagating materials are of the same specie.

3. See to it that the stock and the scion are fitted with each other.

4. Do the propagation at the right time.

Healthy and Safety Measures in Propagating Fruit-Bearing Trees

1. Before working make sure you have refresh yourself (like taking a bath) in order to
work well.

2. Always wear complete personal protective protective equipment which includes

hairnet, hand gloves, apron, boots if needed, protective eyeglass, and face mask.

3. Make sure tools and equipment are working properly before using them.

4. Always follow instructions for use of equipment.

5. Focus on the work at hand. Do not allow yourself to get distracted.

6. Know your limits in working, seek help whenever necessary.

7. Work in proper position. Make sure you do not strain your back while working.

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 I Will Do This

What are the ways or different methods of propagating fruit-bearing trees?

1._________________________

2._________________________

3._________________________

I Learned This

Fill in the blanks. Select your answer from the words inside the box.

trees production characteristics Plant propagation plants

I have learned that 1. __________________ is the process of multiplying or

increasing the number of 2.____________ of the same species and at the same time
perpetuating their desirable 3. ______________. It is a means of continuing and
increasing the 4. ________________ of plants and 5.__________.

I Practiced This

Write T on the line if the statement is true, and X if the statement is false.

_________ 1. Katakataka plant is an example of asexual propagation.

_________ 2. When plants are divided, roots are separated.

_________ 3. Gabi, ube are can be propagate by means of suckers.

_________ 4. Layering, cutting, marcotting are artificial methods of

propagation.

_________ 5. A seedling, if not properly taken care of,may not survive.

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 I Apply This

What are the healthy and safety measures in propagating fruit-bearing trees?
(Give only 5 examples)

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.

I Test Myself

Match the method of plant propagation in Column A with its description in

Column B. Write the letter only.

A.

_________1. Sexual Propagation

_________2. Marcotting

_________3. Asexual Propagation

_________4. Budding

_________5. Layering

B.
a. the materials for this method may be a branch, a shoot or a root.
b. is aform of grafting where a bud is inserted into a bark of well selected branch.
c. plants multiply naturally without the aid of the sexual organs of the plants.
d. it is similar to cuttings except that it allows the root to come out while attached to
the mother plant.
e. in this process, anew plant is usually formed from the union of cells of parent plants.

Reference:
TLE 6 K to 12
By: Juanito S. Dela Rosa
Ulysses L. Robleado
Fe SJ Mangalinda,Ph.D

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