Banana is propagated

Correct option is D

The Correct Answer is by suckers.
Banana is a parthenocarpic fruit, which means it forms without fertilization and hence does not contain viable seeds. Due to this characteristic, it cannot be propagated through seeds, and propagation is done vegetatively, mainly by using suckers.
Suckers are the small offshoots or shoots that emerge from the base of the banana plant—specifically from the underground corm (a swollen stem base). These are cut off from the mother plant and transplanted to grow new banana plants.
There are two types of suckers:
· Sword suckers: Narrow, sword-like leaves with a strong connection to the corm. They are vigorous, healthy, and preferred for propagation.
· Water suckers: Broad, less vigorous with poor root systems and are generally less preferred.
This method ensures genetic uniformity, early fruiting, and reliable yields.
Information Booster:
· Vegetative propagation using suckers is the traditional and most common method used by farmers for bananas.
· Modern techniques like tissue culture are used for mass propagation and producing disease-free, high-yielding banana plants.
· Banana propagation by suckers is economical and sustainable for small and large farmers.
Additional Knowledge:
· by leaf: Banana leaves do not have meristematic tissue capable of regenerating new plants.
· by seed: Most edible bananas are sterile and do not produce seeds.
· by stem: While banana has a pseudostem, propagation is not done directly by stem cuttings but through the suckers emerging from the underground part.