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Standard XII
Biology
Vegetative Propagation
The modified ...
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The modified stem of onion
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Bulb:
The modified stem of onion is Bulb.
It is a very short disc-shaped underground stem. It bears fleshy scale leaves that store food.
The disc-like stem also bears terminal and axillary buds.
The axillary buds grow into new green aerial shoots that form new plants.
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