Effet des noeuds sur la direction de croissance des bourgeons axillaires des stolons de Stachys silvatica
The plagiogeotropic growth of axillary buds of the epigeous autonomous stolon of Stachys silvatica is governed by multiple correlations inside this stolon. The horizontal growth of axillary buds on single node cultures depends on the action of a stolonisation substance, and on the presence of leaves on this node; leaves can be replaced with abscisic acid. The growth of the isolated bud, cultured in vitro, is always orthotropic, even though a stolonisation substance and abscisic acid are added to the culture medium. It thus appears that the node is the decisive element for horizontal growth.