Plant Propagation Quiz
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Which structure is not involved in vegetative propagation through stems?

  • Leaves (correct)
  • Tubers
  • Rhizomes
  • Corms

What is a key difference between corms and bulbs?

  • Corms do not have non-functional leaves. (correct)
  • Corms store more starch than bulbs.
  • Bulbs lack the ability to produce new plants.
  • Bulbs have fleshy leaves while corms do not.

Which plant structure develops from the nodes of stolons?

  • Cormels
  • Tubers
  • Rhizomes
  • Plantlets (correct)

Which of the following statements about tubers is incorrect?

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What type of stem do ferns utilize for vegetative propagation?

<p>Rhizomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bulbs in the context of plant propagation?

<p>Storing nutrients for growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about cormels is accurate?

<p>They are small corms resulting from the main corm. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes stolons?

<p>They are horizontal stems above ground that produce new plants. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Stolon

A horizontal stem that grows above ground, producing leaves and roots at nodes, which develop into plantlets. These plantlets form new plants when placed in soil.

Rhizome

A horizontal underground stem that can produce shoots and roots, developing into new plants provided suitable conditions exist.

Bulb

A specialized underground bud with fleshy leaves, serving as food storage for future developing plants. Bulbs divide naturally, forming new plants.

Corm

A modified underground stem resembling a bulb, but with fleshy leaves and a reduced amount of starch. Corms produce new corms called cormels, used for propagation.

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Tuber

An underground, swollen fleshy stem that stores food for the plant. It has "eyes" or axillary buds that develop into new potato plants.

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Vegetative Propagation through Stems

Vegetative propagation through stems is a form of asexual reproduction where new plants are produced from specialized stems.

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Node

A node on a stem where roots, leaves, or buds can sprout.

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Axillary Buds

An axillary bud is a dormant bud located in the angle formed between a leaf and a stem, capable of developing into a new shoot or flower.

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