FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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or more leaves occurring at a node
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alternate
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opposite
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whorled
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none of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is A True. Whorl ed arrangement: If more than two leaves arise from a single node and they are present surrounding the node in a circular manner, it is called a whorled arrangement. Multiple leaves originate from the same node resulting in the formation of a whorl with leaves at the same level.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nerium (Kaner) is a plant with whorled arrangement of leaves. In this plant, three leaves are borne on each node. They form a whorl.
Detailed explanation-3: -Phyllotaxy is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch. If more than two leaves arise at a node and form a whorl, the phyllotaxy is called whorled, as in Alstonia.
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