FFA Floriculture Practice Test

The part of a plant where axillary buds are found is:

1. At the root base

2. At the leaf margin

3. At the leaf petiole base

4. At the flower base

The correct answer is: At the leaf petiole base

Axillary buds are located at the base of the leaf petiole, which is the stalk that attaches the leaf to the stem of the plant. These buds have significant importance because they are potential sites for new growth, such as new branches or flowers. When the conditions are favorable or when the apical bud (the primary growing tip) is removed or damaged, these axillary buds can develop into new shoots, allowing the plant to grow and expand. The other options do not accurately represent the location of axillary buds. The root base is associated with the root structure and does not typically contain axillary buds. The leaf margin refers to the edge of the leaf, which does not involve the axillary buds. Similarly, axillary buds are not located at the flower base; instead, they emerge from the stem at the points where leaves are attached. Thus, the leaf petiole base is indeed the correct answer for where axillary buds are found.