The time interval between the appearance of two successive leaves is called as
A
Hypsophyll.
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B
Phyllotaxy.
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C
Cataphyll.
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D
Plastochron.
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Solution
The correct option is D Plastochron. As the plant shoot grows, successive leaves start appearing at regular intervals if the temperature is constant. This time interval is called Plastochron.