A lateral shoot, commonly known as a branch, is a part of a plant's shoot system that develops from axillary buds on the stem's surface, extending laterally from the plant's stem. == Importance to photosynthesis == As a plant grows it requires more energy, it also is required to out-compete nearby plants for this energy.
A lateral shoot, commonly known as a branch, is a part of a plant's shoot system that develops from axillary buds on the stem's surface, extending laterally from the plant's stem. == Importance to photosynthesis == As a plant grows it requires more energy, it also is required to out-compete nearby plants for this energy.
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