Provide a 1-sentence explanation of how each of the following structures can be used to propagate
plants asexually: suckers, corms, stolons. BONUS: Identify one representative plant that is capable of
each type of reproduction identified What will be an ideal response?
suckers: roots develop adventitious buds which can then be separated to grow separate plants (e.g.,
black locust, pear, apple, cherry, blackberry, aspen)
corms: axillary buds can be separated and used to give rise to new corms (e.g., crocus, gladiolus,
cyclamen)
stolons: buds produced along the stolon can be separated and used to give rise to new plants (e.g.,
strawberries)
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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