Q39 / 200 · NEET 2005 · Botany

In which one pair both the plants can be vegetatively propagated by leaf species?

  • A
    Agave and Kalanchoe
  • Correct answer
    B
    Bryophyllum and Kalanchoe
  • C
    Asparagus and Bryophyllum
  • D
    Chrysanthemum and Agave.

Solution

Bryophyllum and Kalanchoe show vegetative propagation. Where new small buds arise from the margin of the leaves and grow to a new plant when falling on the ground. Agave reproduce by aerial bulbils vegetatively. Asparagus cannot be vegetatively propagated. In Chrysanthemum, vegetative propogation occurs by root suckers or terminal cutting.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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