Answer to Question #256428 in Biology for Gu²

Question

Write a brief note on nodal anatomy and systematic value of plants

Answer 1

A node on a plant is simply the location on a stem to which a leaf or branch is attached. A node is an area on a stem where buds are located. It is a site of great cellular activity and growth, where small buds develop into leaves, stems, or flowers. When pruning, it is important to locate a plant's nodes.

Plant systematics is a science that includes and encompasses traditional taxonomy; however, its primary goal is to reconstruct the evolutionary history of plant life. It divides plants into taxonomic groups, using morphological, anatomical, embryological, chromosomal and chemical data.