corms
bubils
suckers
stolons
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The elephant grass, also known as Pennisetum purpureum, is propagated vegetatively by means of **stolons**. Stolons are horizontal shoots above the soil that extend from the parent plant to offspring. So, the correct answer is **Option D**.
Biology JAMB 1990 The elephant grass is propagated vegetatively by means of
A. corms
B. bubils
C. suckers
D. stolon
The correct answer is:
C. Suckers
Explanation:
Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum), also known as Napier grass, is commonly propagated vegetatively through suckers.
Suckers are shoots that arise from the base of the stem or underground parts of the plant. Farmers usually cut and plant these to grow new elephant grass.
Why not the others?
Corms → Swollen underground stems (e.g., cocoyam).
Bulbils → Small bulb-like structures (e.g., some lilies).
Stolons → Horizontal stems that grow along the soil surface (e.g., strawberry).
So, the correct answer is C. Suckers.
