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Important Questions on Morphology of Flowering Plants








The branching patterns of the stem are of great importance to a plant. It determines the shape of the plant, spatial distribution of leaves, etc., that determine the amount of light absorbed. It helps in the formation of the inflorescence and also show the pattern of axillary buds present on the stem. Branching of the stem is of two types: dichotomous branching and lateral branching.
\n\ni) Dichotomous branching: It is a type of branching in which the growing point gets divided into two in the region of branching. Examples: Pandanus, Asclepia, etc.
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\n\na) Racemose: It is also called monopodial branching in which the terminal bud continues to grow indefinitely. The lateral branches are borne over it in an acropetal manner. Examples: Casuarina, Polyalthia, etc.
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\n\n"},"comment":{"@type":"Comment","text":" With the growth of stem, it is divided into different branches to perform various functions. "},"encodingFormat":"text/markdown","learningResourceType":"Practice problem","suggestedAnswer":[],"text":"Write a note on the patterns of branching in stem and their significance."},"name":"Quiz on Morphology of Flowering Plants","typicalAgeRange":"10-17","url":"https://www.embibe.com/questions/Write-a-note-on-the-patterns-of-branching-in-stem-and-their-significance./EM2064326"}b) Cymose: In cymose branching, the terminal bud, after forming a small portion of the axis, either stops its activity or gets modified into a flower, tendril, thorn, etc. The growth of the stem is continued by the formation of axillary branches. It is of three types:
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\n- Uniparous or monochasial: It is the type of branching in which the growth is continued by a single axillary branch, when the terminal bud stops its activity. The main branch is called sympodial axis. Example: grape wine, Saraca, etc.
\n\t- Biparous or dichasial: The growth is continued by two axillary branches, after the stoppage of growth of terminal bud is called biparous branching. Examples: Mirabilis, Carissa, etc.
\n\t- Multiparous or polychasial: When the growth of terminal bud stops, the growth of the stem is continued by three or more axillary branches. Examples: Euphorbia thirucalli, Croton, etc.
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