Question

Differentiate long and dwarf shoot.

Answer 1

• long shoot -
  

1. Long shoots or branches of unlimited growth
2. The long shoot is present on the main trunk the apical buds grow indefinitely, They shorten gradually towards the tip, thus providing a pyramidal appearance to the tree. These branches bear scale leaves only.
3. Long shoot and dwarf shoot are present

• dwarf shoot

1. Dwarf shoot or branches of limited growth
2. The scale leaves on the dwarf shoots
3. They are borne on the dwarf shoot
4. A dwarf shoot with a group of needle-like foliage leaves is known as foliar spur