internode
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In plant anatomy, an internode is the section of a stem located between two nodes. Nodes are the points on a stem where leaves, buds, or branches attach. The length of the internodes can significantly influence a plant's overall shape; very short internodes can create a rosette form, while elongated internodes might contribute to a vining growth habit. The term "internode" originates from Latin, combining "inter" (between) and "nodus" (knot).12
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angiospermStemsā¦changing the lengths of the internodes. Extreme shortening of the internodes results in rosette plants, such as lettuce (Lactuca sativa; Asteraceae), in which the leaves develop but the internodes between them do not elongate until the plant āboltsā when flowering. Extreme lengthening of the internodes often results in twining vines,ā¦
Read Moreā¦changing the lengths of the internodes. Extreme shortening of the internodes results in rosette plants, such as lettuce (Lactuca sativa; Asteraceae), in which the leaves develop but the internodes between them do not elongate until the plant āboltsā when flowering. Extreme lengthening of the internodes often results in twining vines,ā¦
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ā¦the nodes become differentiated and internode lengths increase. Elongation of internodes involves many cell divisions and is followed by cell elongation. At this point, growth in thickness involves some radial cell division and cell enlargement.
Read Moreā¦the nodes become differentiated and internode lengths increase. Elongation of internodes involves many cell divisions and is followed by cell elongation. At this point, growth in thickness involves some radial cell division and cell enlargement.
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