Question :What is phyllotaxy ? Explain .

1.	Question :What is phyllotaxy ? Explain .
Answer» Solution : Phyllotaxy is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch . This is USUALLY of THREE type - alternate, opposite and WHORLED. Alternate: In alternate type of phyllotaxy, a single leaf arises at each NODE in alternate e.g. chin rose, mustard and sunflower etc. Opposite : In opposite type , a pair of leavs arise at each node and lie opposite to each other as in calotropis and Guava plants. Whorled: If more than two leaves arise at a node and form a whorl, it is CALLED whorled.

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