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Question
Stolon, offset and rhizome are different forms of stem modifications. How can these modified forms of stem be distinguished from each other?
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Solution
| Stolon | Offset | Rhizome |
| The upward growth of the stem is followed by the downward growth of the stem. | Daughter plants emerge from offsets and split off to form new individuals. | The stem can extend underground and in any direction. |
| Vegetative propagation is the goal of the modification. | Vegetative propagation is the goal of the modification. | The goal of the modification is to improve food storage. |
| Example- mentha | Example- Pistia | Example- turmeric, ginger. |
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