What is monopodial growth

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Monopodial ( single trunk)is a type of growth in which the main stem continues to grow indefinitely and secondary shoots or branches arise behind the growing point but remain subordinate to the main stem. The size of shoots decreases regularly towards the top of the plant. This results in the pyramidal form of growth.  For e.g. the growth pattern shown by Spruce, beech trees, etc 

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Vascular plants with monopodial growth habits grow upward from a single point. They add leaves to the apex each year and the stem grows longer accordingly. The word Monopodial is derived from Greek "mono-", one and "podial", "foot", in reference to the fact thatmonopodial plants have a single trunk or stem.
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