Roots of many plants are used for asexual propagation in agriculture. Which of the following plants does not propagate asexually through its roots?

Yam

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Tapioca

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Sweet potato

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Water hyacinth

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Solution

The correct option is D
Water hyacinth

The modified stem of a water hyacinth, called offset, is used for asexual propagation.

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Roots of many plants are used for asexual propagation in agriculture. Which of the following plants does not propagate asexually through its roots?

The correct option is D Water hyacinthThe modified stem of a water hyacinth, called offset, is used for asexual propagation.

The correct option is D
Water hyacinth

The modified stem of a water hyacinth, called offset, is used for asexual propagation.