Commercial method of propagation of gladiolus is? (RJ AO 2014)

✅Explanation: Gladiolus plants are commercially propagated using corms. Corms are underground storage organs that resemble bulbs but are structurally different. They allow for rapid multiplication and are easier to store and handle compared to seeds.
📌Other Options Explanations:• Option A: Bulb: While similar to corms, bulbs have a different internal structure with layers of fleshy scales. Gladiolus don't form true bulbs.• Option C: Seed: Gladiolus can be grown from seed, but it's a slower process and may not result in plants identical to the parent. Commercial growers prefer corms for consistency and faster production.• Option D: Budding: Budding is a grafting technique not commonly used for gladiolus propagation.
-Additional informationThe commercial method of propagating gladiolus is through corms:• Corms: A flowering stock corm can produce 1–4 daughter corms per season, depending on its size and variety. Growers typically use medium-sized corms (2.5–3.8 cm) to produce standard-sized flower spikes.• Cormels: A flowering stock corm can produce 50–60 cormels, depending on its size and variety. Cormels are the cheapest method of propagation and are used to multiply stock. However, it takes at least 2–3 seasons for a cormel to become a full-sized corm.• In vitro techniques: These techniques are used to fulfill the demand for gladiolus plants.