Question

Mint multiplies vegetatively by ______.

Options

• adventitious buds

• suckers

• tubers

• runners

Answer 1

Mint multiplies vegetatively by suckers.

Explanation:

Mint plants multiply vegetatively by suckers, which are sub-aerial branches that arise from the basal underground portion of the main stem. These suckers initially grow horizontally below the soil and then grow upwards, forming new leafy shoots that eventually develop into independent plants. This method allows mint to propagate without seeds, ensuring genetic identity with the parent plant.