FORESTRY
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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What is the junction of the stem and petiole called?
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Node
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Internode
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Stem
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Axillary Bud
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An axillary bud gives rise to a branch or a flower; it is usually found in the axil: the junction of the stem and petiole.
Detailed explanation-2: -plant anatomy …the stem is called a node, and the region between successive nodes is called an internode. Stems bear leafy shoots (branches) at the nodes, which arise from buds (dormant shoots).
Detailed explanation-3: -A node on a plant is simply the location on a stem to which a leaf or branch is attached. If the leaf has fallen off then there will be a leaf scar. More: A node is an area on a stem where buds are located. It is a site of great cellular activity and growth, where small buds develop into leaves, stems, or flowers.
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