Question

Explain the type of modification that is seen in Onion.

Answer 1

Bulb:
It is a condensed stem which is disc like and stores food in the fleshy leaves.
The bulb has two types of leaves:
1. Fleshy Leaves
2. Scaly Leaves

• The upper part of the stem has a terminal bud and it is covered by many scaly leaves.
• The inner fleshy leaves store food as seen in Garlic and Onion.