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Morphology Of Flowering Plants

Question
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Which of the following groups of plants are propagated through underground root?

  • Pistia, Chrysanthemum and pineapple

  • Ginger, potato, onion and zamikand

  • Sweet potato, Asparagus, Tapioca and dahlia

  • Bryophyllum and Kalanchoe

Solution

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Sweet potato, Asparagus, Tapioca and dahlia

Reproductive roots are adventitious roots, which are generally fleshy and develop adventitious buds. They serve as a means of vegetative propogation. For e.g., sweet potato, Asparagus, Tapioca and dahlia.