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PLANT MORPHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vegetation propagation in mint occurs by
A
runner
B
offset
C
rhizome
D
sucker
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In mint, vegetative propagation occurs via sucker. Sucker is the soft slender branch that arises from the base of the shoot. It grows horizontally and rises above the soil to form new plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Like cilantro and basil, mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow; however, its roots, which are called “runners, ” are incredibly invasive: they quickly grow, sprouting new leaves and new plants as they go.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vegetative propagation involves artificial and natural means by which plants reproduce. Natural means of vegetative propagation involves sucker which is found in mint as well as banana. In this case, underground branches arise from the underground stem and protrude upward.

Detailed explanation-4: -It propagates by pollination (method of reproduction of flowering plants, mainly thanks to insects such as bees), but also through rhizomes, the horizontal root-type structure containing food reserves. These rhizomes grow underground, with stems appearing above ground at regular intervals.

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