Q. In plants like mint and jasmine, a selender lateral branch arises from the base of the main axis and after growing aerially for sometimes, arch downwards to touch the ground. This slender branch is called
A) Sucker
B) Stolon
C) Offset
D) Scramblers
Explanation
They are elongated horizontal or arched runners, which can cross over small obstacles. Each stolon has one or more nodes possessing scale leaves and axillary buds
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