Question

Vegetative propagation in Dahlia and Asparagus is done by

• A. Tubers
• B. Rhizomes
• C. Corm
• D. Bulb

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Tubers

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Vegetative propagation is a type of asexual reproduction that occurs in plants.
2. In vegetative propagation, reproduction occurs through the vegetative part, which includes roots, leaves, stems, and other vegetative parts of plants.
3. Vegetative propagation can be done from a single plant or its parts for propagation artificially or naturally.
4. The parts of the plant through which vegetative propagation occurs are known as vegetative parts.
5. These parts are not directly involved in sexual reproduction and do not produce any spores or reproductive structures.
6. Vegetative propagation in Dahlia and Asparagus occurs through tubers.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Rhizomes arise from the root, this will be at underground or ground level that later develops into a new plant.
2. Example: Ginger.

Option C:

1. Corms are the storage structures of plants and are swollen underground stems.
2. Example: Taro, Crocus.

Option D:

1. Bulbs produce small buds between layers of the parent bulb.
2. This is known as vegetative propagation through budding.
3. Example: Garlic, Tulips

Final answer: Vegetative propagation in Dahlia and Asparagus is done by tubers.