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Epic Interactive Encyclopedia, The - 1998 Edition (1998)(Epic Marketing).iso
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A type of asexual reproduction in which an
outgrowth develops from a cell to form a new
individual. Most yeasts reproduce in this
way. In a suitable environment yeasts grow
rapidly, forming long chains of cells as the
buds themselves produce further buds before
being separated from the parent. Simple
invertebrates, such as hydra, can also
reproduce by budding. In horticulture, the
term is used for a technique of plant
propagation whereby a bud (or scion) and a
sliver of bark from one plant are transferred
to an incision made in the bark of another
plant (the stock). This method of grafting is
often used for roses.