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Root of sweet potato when placed in suit...

Root of sweet potato when placed in suitable soil

A

Undergoes fragmentation

B

Sporous

C

Undergoes decay

D

Develops more adventitious roots

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B
The roots also help in vegetative propagation some common example of root tubers are sweet potato (ipomoea batatas) asparagus (Asparagus) and Dahlia These roots develop buds, each of which form a new plant.
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