The first section of this chapter explores the biological approaches utilized to understand the regenerative process of adventitious root and bud (and shoot) formation. After reading the first section, you should be able to:

• Describe the observations made of adventitious root and bud (and shoot) formation
• Explain how hormonal control affects root and bud (and shoot) formation
• Understand the biochemical basis for adventitious root formation
• Discuss the biotechnological advances in asexual propagation

The second section of the chapter deals with the management and manipulation of adventitious root and bud (and shoot) formation. After reading the second section, you should be able to:

• Discuss the management of stock plants to maximize cutting propagation
• Describe the factors involved in the treatment of cuttings
• List the environmental conditions necessary in the manipulation of cuttings