Class 12th Biology 2017 Set1 Delhi Board Paper Solution
Question 11
List and describe any two vegetative propagules in flowering plants.
Answer
Vegetative propagules are the parts/units of a plant which can be used for vegetative propagation, e.g. roots, stems, leaves, etc.
Root propagules include the production of a new plant via roots, e.g. fleshy roots in case of sweet potato, tapioca and Dahlia.
Vegetative propagation through leaves, many plant leaves have adventitious buds which help in the development of a new plant, e.g. Begonia, Bryophyllum, etc
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