Q38 / 200 · NEET 2009 (Screening) · Botany

Vegetative propagation in mint occurs by

A
runner
B
offset
C
rhizome
Correct answer
D
sucker

Solution

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.

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

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