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  1. Fields of Study
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. plant anatomy
  4. stems
  5. canes
  6. primocanes
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. plant anatomy
  4. stems
  5. canes
  6. primocanes
  1. Fields of Study
  2. plant biology
  3. plant anatomy
  4. stems
  5. canes
  6. primocanes
  1. Plant Production, Gardening
  2. plant biology
  3. plant anatomy
  4. stems
  5. canes
  6. primocanes

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primocanes

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Definition

  • Information A biennial stem typical of Rubus. In the first year of growth, the stem is called a primocane, since it is not capable of flowering and precedes the floricane. In the second year of growth, the stem is called a floricane, which flowers, bears fruit and dies in this second year.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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