Question

The foliar buds for vegetative propagation are produced on the surface of leaf ______.

• A. Begonia
• B. Bryophyllum
• C. Kalanchoe
• D. Bignonia

Hint:

Begonia is a classic example of foliar bud formation on leaf surface.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding foliar buds.
Foliar buds are adventitious buds that develop on leaves and help in vegetative propagation.
Step 2: Evaluating the options.
(A) Begonia: Correct. Begonia produces foliar buds on the leaf surface.
(B) Bryophyllum: Incorrect. Buds arise from leaf margins, not the surface.
(C) Kalanchoe: Incorrect. Similar to Bryophyllum, buds form on margins.
(D) Bignonia: Incorrect. It does not show foliar bud propagation.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (A) Begonia.