vegetatively propagated:
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(1) Suckers:
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Sword suckers Water suckers

Leaves are pointed, narrow & upright Leaves are Broader, spreading. with roundish tip.
Rhizome is conical with sound heart. Rhzome flat with non-sound heart.
Growth is vigorous & fast. Growth slow.
Bearing is early (11 months.) Bearing late (15 months.)
Sword suckers are best.

(2) Rhizome:
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Except coastal region of Saurashtra, usually rhizome planting is followed.