The endodermis surrounding the vascular cylinder of the corm effectively blocked outward diffusion of the solutes. |
The corms of these selected plants were sectioned and the diameter of the corm and central cylinder determined. |
In order to propagate, lift the corms and gently pull away the cormlets then replant the mature corm. |
They are rhizome-like in stalk appearance but actually develop from an underground corm, taking 10 to 15 months before flowering. |
These two parts should snap apart easily by hand and leave a clean scar on the new corm. |
The banana is a herbaceous perennial that grows from an underground corm. |