Question

What is profuse branching? How does it help?

Answer 1

Profuse branching:

1. Some plants branch repeatedly thus preventing them from growing vertically and giving a bushy appearance. This type of branching is known as profuse branching.
2. Profuse branching is an essential characteristic for plants used as fodder crops.
3. Fodder crops are used to feed cattle.
4. For example, Gliricidia species grow rapidly and generate profuse branching after every cut.
5. They are used as animal fodder for their high protein content which increases milk and meat production. In this way, they help.