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In Amorphophallus and Colocasia (Ariods) an extremely enlarged underground vertical stem meant for vegetative reproduction and storage is
Modified stem present in Gladiolus is

A

Tuber

B

Corm

C

Bulb

D

Rhizome

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The correct Answer is:
B
Corm is an underground modification of main stem and stored food materials and becomes tuberous. Buds present externally comes give rise to new aerial shoots and new corms.
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