Question

Suckers are
(1) formed from the in ternode of underground stem
(2) formed from the node of underground stem
(3) roots which are formed from the upper portion of nodes
(4) roots which are formed from the Iowa portion of nodes

• A. 1,2 and 3 are correct
• B. 1 and 2 are correct
• C. 2 and 4 are correct
• D. 1 and 3 are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Suckers are formed from the node of underground stem. Stem and sucker both grow horizontally under the soil but sucker comes up obliquely in the form of leafy shoot. Roots are formed from the lower portion of nodes, eg, Mentha (mint), Chrysanthemum etc.