PLANTS
THE LEAF
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What are the types of phyllotaxy
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Alternate
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Whorled
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Opposite
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All of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Alternate, whorled, and opposite are the three kinds of phyllotaxy.
Detailed explanation-2: -Phyllotaxy is the term used to describe the arrangement of leaves around the stem. The proper arrangement of leaves is important for providing sunlight and photosynthesis. Leaves arise from the node of the stem. They develop from the shoot apical meristems.
Detailed explanation-3: -In alternate phyllotaxy, a single leaf arises from the node of a branch. This type of phyllotaxy is observed in the sunflower, mustard, and peepal. Plants with opposite phyllotaxy have two leaves arising from the node in opposite directions. It is found in guava and jamun plants.
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