Question

In a potato, vegetative propagation takes place by:
(a) root
(b) leaf
(c) stem tuber
(d) grafting

Answer 1

Answer:

Vegetative reproduction takes place by the generation of a new individual by the vegetative parts like root, stem and leaf. Potato is a modified stem which has an eye like structure which is mainly present on the stem.

Answer 2

In potato vegetative propagation takes place by (c) stem tuber.

Explanation:

In potato vegetative propagation takes place by (c) stem tuber.

• Vegetative propagation is a mode of asexual reproduction among plants.
• Some parts of the plant modify to be able to reproduce asexually. It is called vegetative propagation because reproduction is facilitated through vegetative parts such as the stem, roots, leaves, etc.
• The stem of the potato grows buds through which the plant propagates.
• The stems of potato are modified and produce buds through which new plants can arise.
• Other plants in which vegetative propagation happens through stem are ginger, sugarcane, etc.