Terminal Growth Point
Terminal Growth Point refers to the uppermost, actively growing apex of a cannabis plant where new leaves, flowers, and plant architecture originate. In most cannabis plants, this single dominant tip exhibits apical dominance, with auxin hormone concentrations suppressing lateral branch development below. The terminal growth point's vigor, morphology, and response to light conditions significantly influence final plant structure, yield architecture, and flowering distribution. Understanding terminal growth point development is essential for breeders selecting for desired canopy shapes, branching patterns, and flower site density.
Terminal Growth Point strains
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Terminal Growth Point refers to the uppermost, actively growing apex of a cannabis plant where new leaves, flowers, and plant architecture originate. In most cannabis plants, this single dominant tip exhibits apical dominance, with auxin hormone concentrations suppressing lateral branch development below. The terminal growth point's vigor, morphology, and response to light conditions significantly influence final plant structure, yield architecture, and flowering distribution. Understanding terminal growth point development is essential for breeders selecting for desired canopy shapes, branching patterns, and flower site density.
Breeders use terminal growth point characteristics to select for compact, bushy morphologies versus tall, single-cola phenotypes. Lines exhibiting weak apical dominance or naturally branching terminal points are commonly crossed into breeding programs targeting high lateral branch count and distributed flower production.
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