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Vernation

Definition:

Vernation refers to the arrangement and folding of leaves in a bud or shoot. It determines the way leaves are positioned and aligned with respect to each other as they emerge from a bud. Vernation can vary among different plant species and is influenced by factors such as genetics and environmental conditions.

Sample Sentences:

• The vernation of the rose leaves is plicate, as the leaflets neatly fold over each other.
• In palm trees, the vernation is circinate, with the leaves tightly coiled in the bud.
• The scientists conducted a study on fern vernation patterns to understand their evolutionary significance.

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Here are some books related to plant anatomy and physiology:

• Plant Anatomy: An Applied Approach
• Plant Physiology
• Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology