Q. Vegetative reproduction in $Cycas$ occurs by

A) Bulbils
B) Sporophylls
C) Fission
D) Scale leaves
Explanation

$Cycas$reproduces vegetatively by forming bulbils or adventitious buds, which differentiated on the main stem. The base of bulbil is swollen and covered by the scale leaves, at its tip a few foliage leaves arise, after detachment they give rise to a new plant.

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