Předkládaný článek shrnuje dosavadní znalosti problematiky reprodukčních strategií u kapradin. Představen je základní životní cyklus kapradin s detailním pohledem na jednotlivé fáze a různé způsoby pohlavního rozmnožovaní. Diskutována je také problematika apomiktického rozmnožování.

Tabulka s přehledem čeledí s výskytem apomiktického rozmnožování je uvedena v příloze níže pod obrazovou galerií.

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This article summarizes knowledge of re­productive strategies within ferns. The ba­sic life cycle of ferns is introduced with detailed insights into particular stages and pathways of sexual reproduction. The role of apomictic reproduction is also discussed.