NEET BIOLOGY

STRUCTURAL ORGANISTION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

MORPHOLOGY OF FLOWERING PLANTS

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: -Mint is an example of stolon. Stolon is a modification of stem which is also known as runner. These are horizontally oriented stem that grow along the soil surface giving rise to roots and aerial branches.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -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-5: -Money plants and rose vegetatively propagate through their stems. Vegetative propagation by stem can be carried out by a method called cutting. In this method, a part of the stem is cut and planted in soil for rose and placed in water in case of money plants.

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