Question

the gladiolus is propagated through formation of small ______.
a. roots
b. seeds
c. cormels
d. tubers

Explanation:

Gladiolus propagation: Gladiolus plants are typically propagated through cormels, which are small corms (modified underground stems) that form around the parent corm. Roots are for absorption, seeds are sexual propagation (less common for gladiolus propagation in horticulture), and tubers are different from corms (e.g., potatoes are tubers, gladiolus uses corms/cormels). So the correct option is c.

Answer:

c. cormels