Differences of sexual and asexual reproduction in plants... make a table

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Here are the differences between sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction in plants:

FeatureSexual ReproductionAsexual Reproduction
Parents involvedTwo (male and female gametes)One
Genetic variationHigh (offspring are genetically diverse)Low (offspring are genetically identical to parent)
GametesInvolves the fusion of male and female gametesDoes not involve gametes
OffspringGenetically different from parentsGenetically identical to the parent (clones)
SpeedGenerally slowerGenerally faster
Energy costHigher (e.g., for flowers, pollinators, seeds)Lower
AdaptabilityBetter chance of adapting to changing environmentsPoor adaptation to changing environments
ExamplesSeed formation in flowering plantsCuttings, runners, tubers, bulbs
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