Question

Mint multiplies vegetatively by
A.Adventitious buds
B.Sucker
C.Tuber
D.Runner

Answer 1

Vegetative propagation is a type of asexual reproduction in plants. It is a process by which the new plants are obtained without the production of seeds. It is a natural process in some species but it is also practised artificially.

Complete answer:
-Adventitious roots: In some plants, roots arise from the parts of the plants other than the radicle and they are known as adventitious roots. It also grows in response to an extreme condition such as flood condition, nutrition deprivation and wounding etc. This type of roots is generally found in the banyan trees and some grasses.
-Sucker: Suckers are the strong vertical growth which comes out from the roots or the lower main stem of the plants. It generally grows from the meristem of the roots at the base or a particular distance from the trees or shrubs. The vegetative propagation of mints generally takes place through suckers.
-Tuber: Tuber is the extended structures present in some plants which play an important role in the storage of nutrients. They are used by the plants for extreme conditions like winter or dry months to give energy and nutrients for the regrowth and it is also used in the process of asexual reproduction. They are generally found in potatoes, dahlias etc.
-Runner: The runners are the stem that grows at the surface of the soil or just beneath the ground which helps in the formation of adventurous roots at the nodes and the new plants from the buds. They are most commonly found in the plants of strawberries, peppermints etc.
Hence, the correct answer is B.

Note: The mint plants come under the family Lamiaceae and they have approximately 13-24 species. They are mostly found in all over Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. The main benefits of the leaves of mints are that they are rich in nutrients and help indigestion. It helps to maintain the normal function of the brain.