Question

Vegetative propagation in Bryophyllum takes place through:
A. Bulbil
B. Corms
C. Leaf buds
D. Eyes

Answer 1

Hint: Vegetative reproduction is the mode of reproduction in which new individuals from already existing parts of the organisms which is also known as vegetative parts of the individuals. These parts can be leaves, stem, roots, etc.

Complete answer:
Reproduction is the process in which new individuals are formed from the existing. This process is very important for the continuity of the different species and for variation among different species and individuals.
Reproduction can happen in two ways that is, sexual reproduction or Asexual reproduction. Asexual reproduction involves formation of new individual with the help of only one individual and do not involve fertilisation of gametes.
In sexual reproduction, fertilisation of male and female gametes take place which means two individuals are involved in sexual reproduction.
Bryophyllum reproduce with asexual mode of reproduction, specifically vegetative reproduction. These reproduce with the budding in the leaves of the organism. The leaves of this category are broad and have many notches. These notches have many buds which are called epiphyllous buds, which whenever falls off on soil, then germinates are developed into new individuals.
The buds have an adventitious root which helps in the anchorage and new individuals are formed.

So, we can conclude that option ‘C’ that is, leaf bud is the correct option which means, Vegetative propagation in Bryophyllum takes place through leaf buds.

Note: Bryophyllum is a group of plant species which belongs to the family Crassulaceae, which also have genus like Kalanchoe. These plants are cultivated in many countries, because of their medicinal properties like Bryophyllum daigremontianum, Bryophyllum pinnatum, etc.