Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Options

A. ` {:(," Vegetative Propagules "," Example " ),(a,"Stolons "," Agave"):}`
B. ` {:(," Vegetative Propagules "," Example " ),(a," Offset "," Water hyacinth "):}`
C. ` {:(," Vegetative Propagules "," Example " ),(a," Eyes "," Potato "):}`
D. ` {:(," Vegetative Propagules "," Example " ),(a," Rhizome "," Ginger "):}`

Answer

To determine which of the following pairs is not correctly matched, we need to analyze the vegetative propagules associated with each plant listed. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the solution:

### Step 1: Understand the concept of vegetative propagation
- Vegetative propagation is a form of asexual reproduction in plants where new plants grow from parts of the parent plant. These parts can be stems, roots, or leaves.

### Step 2: Identify the vegetative propagules for each plant
- **Agave**: The correct vegetative propagule is **Bulbils** (not Stollens). Bulbils are swollen structures found at the base of the stem.
- **Water Hyacinth**: The correct vegetative propagule is **Offsets**. Offsets are small daughter plants that develop from the parent plant.
- **Potato**: The correct vegetative propagule is **Eyes** (or tubers). These are the buds on the potato tuber that can grow into new plants.
- **Ginger**: The correct vegetative propagule is **Rhizome**. Rhizomes are underground stems that can produce new shoots.
- **Bryophyllum**: The correct vegetative propagule is **Adventitious Buds**. These buds can grow into new plants and are found on the notches of the leaves.

### Step 3: Match the pairs
- Now we match the pairs based on the above information:
- Agave - Bulbils (Correct)
- Water Hyacinth - Offsets (Correct)
- Potato - Eyes (Correct)
- Ginger - Rhizome (Correct)
- Bryophyllum - Adventitious Buds (Correct)

### Step 4: Identify the incorrect pair
- The only incorrect match is **Agave - Stollens**. The correct propagule for Agave is Bulbils, not Stollens.

### Conclusion
- The pair that is not correctly matched is **Agave - Stollens**.

### Final Answer
- The first pair (Agave - Stollens) is not correctly matched.

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