Branch collar
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branch-collar-249-2463928
title:
Branch collar
text:
A branch collar is the "shoulder" between the branch and trunk of woody plants; the inflammation formed at the base of the branch is caused by annually overlapping trunk tissue. The shape of the branch collar is due to two separate growth patterns, initially the branch grows basipetally, followed by seasonal trunk growth which envelops the branch. Branch collars serve as a strong foundation to the branch, and its orientation and internal characteristics allow the branch to withstand stress from
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
German term: a part of a tree
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branch_collar
date created:
date modified:
2024-04-10T18:28:13Z
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image:
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fields total:
13
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15