what is phyllotaxy give example
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Phyllotaxy is the arrangement or distribution of leaves on the stem or its branches in such a way that they receive maximum sunlight to perform photosynthesis. Phyllotaxy is of three types : ... Whorled or Verticullate: More than two leaves are borne on a node, which form a whorl.
SOURCE - OXFORD DICTIONARY
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THE MODE OF ARRANGEMENT OF LEAVES ON THE SHOOT IS CALLED PHYLLOTAXY .
IT IS VERY SIGNIFICANT IN THE TYPE OF PHYLLOTAXY ASSOCIATED WITH A PLANT AS IS MUST BE ARRANGED IN SUCH A WAY THAT LEAVES GETS MAXIMUM EXPOSURE TO LIGHT AND WITH MINIMUM OVERLAPPING.'
THERE ARE THREE MAJOR TYPE OF PHYLLOTAXY:
[A] ALTERNATE : CHINA ROSE
[B] OPPOSITE : GUAVA
[C] WHORLED : PAPAYA.
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