Which among the following vegetative propagules are observed in Agave and Eichhornia plants respectively?
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Bulbil and Offset
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Runner and Bulbil
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Sucker and Runner
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Offset and Sucker
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Stolon and Sucker
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Correct answer
Explanation
Vegetative propagation is a method of asexual reproduction in plants. The vegetative parts of the plants are used to produce new plants. Agave species propagates vegetatively through bulbils that are fleshy buds, which develop in the axils of the leaves. Water hyacinth (Eichhornia) propagates through short creeping stems called offsets, which bear a tuft of leaves at its apex.