Question

List and describe any two vegetative propagules in flowering plants.

Answer 1

In plants, the units or structures of vegetative propagation which are capable of giving rise to new offspring are called vegetative propagules. Examples of vegetative propagules are runner and sucker.

• Runner:- A runner is the stem portion of the plant that tends to grow horizontally as opposed to upright like the main stem. The end tip of the runner can produce buds that develop into new plants that are clones. Adventitious roots are also produced from the buds found on the runner. Example - Strawberries.
• Sucker: - Also known as root sprouts, suckers are plant stems that arise from buds on the base of parent plants stems or on roots. Examples of plants that use suckers are apple and banana trees.