lateral bud
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lateral bud
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Apical dominance—the inhibition of lateral bud formation—is triggered by auxins produced in the apical meristem.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
A compound bud.Main bud: The central bud of an eye.Secondary bud: The lateral bud of an eye.
From Manual of American Grape-Growing by Hedrick, U. P.
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