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Vegetative propagation in mint occurs by:

  • Option 1)

    offset

  • Option 2)

    rhizome

  • Option 3)

    sucker

  • Option 4)

    runner

 

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As we discussed in concept

Vegetative reproduction -

A form of asexual reproduction in plants.

- wherein

In plants, the units of vegetative propagation such as runner, rhizome, sucker, tuber, offset, bulb are all capable of giving rise to new offspring. These structures are called vegetative propagules

 

 The vegetative propagation in mint (Mentha arvensis) occurs by sucker. Sucker is a non-green underground specialized stem developing from the underground base of an erect shoot or crown.

 


Option 1)

offset

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Option 2)

rhizome

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Option 3)

sucker

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Option 4)

runner

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Option 3.sucker

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Sucker

 

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