szaporító

Szaporító is a Hungarian term used in biology, horticulture and related fields to refer to material or parts of an organism that are used for propagation or reproduction. The word can function as a noun or as an adjective, for example in szaporítóanyag, meaning propagating material.

Propagating material (szaporítóanyag) covers both sexual and asexual means of propagation. Sexual propagules include seeds and, in fungi and some plants, spores. Asexual propagules include cuttings, layering, division of plants, bulbs, tubers, rhizomes and runners, as well as grafting stock. The choice of szaporítóanyag depends on the species, breeding goals, and growing conditions, and it determines the potential for uniformity, vigor and yield in the resulting crop or plant.

In agriculture, horticulture and forestry, the quality of szaporítóanyag is crucial. Healthy, true-to-type material with high viability and germination rates is sought to ensure reliable performance. Providers may label propagating material with information on germination, purity, origin and certification status, and growers often implement quality control measures to prevent the spread of pests and diseases through propagation material.

Terminology overlaps can occur in different domains. In microbiology or mycology, terms related to szaporító activities may refer to spore formation or cell types involved in reproduction, though specific terms vary by organism group. In common usage, the emphasis remains on the material or structures that enable propagation and the management of that material to achieve successful reproduction.

See also: propagation, propagule, vegetative propagation, seed quality.