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axillary branching

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Axillary branching is a fundamental aspect of plant anatomy where new shoots, or branches, develop from buds located in the axils of leaves. These axillary buds are typically found in the angle between a leaf and the stem. The growth of these lateral shoots is often influenced by the main shoot's apical bud, a phenomenon known as correlative bud inhibition or apical dominance. If the main shoot's tip is removed, the inhibited lateral buds can resume growth, leading to branching. This process is crucial for the overall structure and development of the plant's shoot system.1

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  1. plant development - Branching of the shoot
  2. angiosperm - Stems
  3. plant development - Coordination of shoot and root development

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