Vegetative propagation in mint occurs by
- offset
- rhizome
- sucker
- runner.
Answer
(3) sucker
Solution
Mint propagates vegetatively by a sub-aerial modification of the stem.
Its lateral branches arise from the basal, underground portion of the main stem, grow horizontally beneath the soil and then come out obliquely upwards, giving rise to new leafy shoots; such a branch is a sucker.
Offset (Pistia, Eichhornia), rhizome (ginger, turmeric) and runner (grass, Oxalis) are seen in other plants.
Vegetative propagation in mint occurs by sucker.
Answer: (3)