Fleshy buds produced in the axil of leaves, which grow to form new plants when shed and fall on ground, are called _____.

Bulbs

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Bulbils

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Tubers

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Offsets

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Solution

The correct option is B Bulbils
A. Bulbs of Tulip, Dahlia, etc., serve as means of vegetative propagation by producing new plants when sown in the soil.
B. Bulbils: These are fleshy buds produced in the axil of foliage leaves in place of axillary buds. e.g., Onion, Pineapple.
C. Tubers: They are modified underground stem branches having several buds. e.g., Potato.
D. Offsets: These are one internode long runners which develop tuft of leaves at the apex e.g., Water lettuce.

So, the correct answer is option B.

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