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CORRECT ANSWER-
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Four main sections of a grape vine - CORRECT ANSWER-
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What comprises the canopy of a vine? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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What do the main shoots grow from, and when? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-
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The main shoots on the vine grow in spring from buds retain
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Where are carbohydrates stored in a vine? -
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What is the main function of lateral shoots? When are they d
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- can provide an additional source of leaves for photosynthes
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What is second crop? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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Lateral shoots often produce inflorescences, which can be
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- Growth of laterals nearer the base of the main shoot can be u
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