Role of Mother Plant and

Horticultural Nursery Types

presented by:
Shiela Maulion and Nica Salgo
 WHAT IS A MOTHER PLANT?
Mother plants are stock plants specifically raised to provide cuttings for
starting new plants. The cuttings, also known as clones, are genetically
identical to the mother plant, and if grown in a controlled environment
will develop into daughter plants with the same superior characteristics
as the mother plant. Since cuttings take time to develop roots, the clones
must rely on stored water and carbohydrates in the stems and leaves to
provide the energy necessary to develop vigorous new roots. Therefore,
plant nutrition for the mother plant is critical to the rooting and recovery
time of the tender clones.
WHY IS THERE A NEED TO HAVE
A MOTHER PLANT/STOCK IN
THE NURSERY PROJECT?
A mother plant, also known as a
stock plant, is a healthy and
disease-free plant that is selected
for propagating new plants in a
nursery project.
Ensure the genetic purity and quality of the
new plants. By selecting a healthy mother
plant with desirable traits, such as high
yield, disease resistance, or aesthetic value,
the resulting plants will inherit these
characteristics.
Mother plants are also used to produce cuttings
or seeds, which are then used to grow new
plants. This process is called propagation, and it
allows nursery owners to produce a large
number of uniform plants that are genetically
identical to the mother plant.
Having a mother plant can save time
and resources in a nursery project, as
propagating new plants from cuttings
or seeds can be faster and more
efficient than growing plants from
scratch.
 It's important to note that mother
plants require proper care and
maintenance to ensure their health
and longevity. This includes regular
pruning, fertilization, and pest
control.
 TYPES OF NURSERY
BASED ON THE KIND OF
HORTICULTURAL CROPS
 01
Fruit Tree
Nurseries
Fruit Tree Nurseries
These nurseries specialize in
growing fruit trees, such as
apple, pear, and peach trees.
They may also produce
rootstocks for grafting onto
fruit tree scions.
 02
Ornamental
Plant Nurseries
Ornamental Plant
Nurseries
These nurseries grow a
wide range of ornamental
plants, such as flowers,
shrubs, and trees, that are
used for landscaping and
decoration.
 Vegetable Plant
03 Nurseries
Vegetable Plant
Nurseries
These nurseries specialize in
growing vegetable plants,
such as tomatoes, peppers,
and cucumbers, that are then
sold to home gardeners or
commercial growers.
 04
Herb Plant
Nurseries
Herb Plant Nurseries
These nurseries grow a
variety of herbs, such as
basil, parsley, and
rosemary, that are used in
cooking, medicine, and
other applications.
Forest Tree Nurseries 05
Forest Tree Nurseries
These nurseries grow
trees that are used for
reforestation, erosion
control, and other
environmental
purposes.
 THANK
YOU!
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