Question

In ginger, vegetative propagation occurs through?

• A. Bulbils
• B. Runners
• C. Offsets
• D. Rhizome

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Rhizome

The correct option is D:

Explanation of correct option:

1. Vegetative propagation refers to the formation of a new plant from any part of the parent plant such as leaves, and stems.
2. Ginger has vegetative propagule namely rhizome.
3. The rhizome is an underground root stem that can be used to produce a new plant's roots and shoots.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A

1. It is the vegetative propagule of onion.
2. Bulbil is basically a small axil of a plant that can fall and make a new plant.

Option B

1. Runners are the horizontally grown stems.
2. It is the vegetative propagule in plants such as strawberries.

Option D

1. It is the vegetative propagule in plants such as tulips.
2. Offsets are lateral shoots that can be used to make new plants

Final answer: In ginger, vegetative propagation occurs through rhizome