When might asexual reproduction be important for the surival of some flowering plants?

Answer 1

By not needing a partner plant, the asexual reproducer avoids the need to waste energy producing pollen, most of which never fertilizes anything. It doesn't need flowers to advertise to pollinators and hungry herbivores alike.

It doesn't need to flower at the same time as every other member of its species and so, competition is less for its offspring.

It doesn't need to be near other members of its species and so can exist in isolated locations and can grow to large size (on occasion).

Also, there is a genetic advantage. Every time an organism reproduces sexually, the offspring are only 50% genetically like one parent. Asexual reproduction produces an exact genetic copy of the parent. and you dont get aids

Answer 2

If a pollinator is not available to fertilize a flower, then the plant must reproduce asexually. In some areas, many pollinators are being killed from exposure to pesticides and herbicides. There are also mites or other insects that kill bees and butterflies.

Answer 3

When there is obstruction in sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction becomes important for the survival of such flowering plants.

Answer 4

When there is no animal or wind pollination, when there is no other plants of that species within an appropriate distance for cross pollination.

Answer 5

When sexual cycle breaks up asexual reproduction becomes important for survival.

Answer 6

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