Question

Which among the following statements are correct with respect to the image given below?

• A. Roots of potatoes give rise to new plants.
• B. This is an example of fragmentation.
• C. This is an example of vegetative propagation.
• D. New potatoes can sprout from the eyes of the potato.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C This is an example of vegetative propagation.
D New potatoes can sprout from the eyes of the potato.

The image depicts potatoes sprouting from eyes. This is an example of vegetative propagation. Here, the buds are present over growing points on potato tubers called 'eyes'. These buds produce new plantlets when a part of it having an eye is placed in the soil.