Fig. 1

Decapitation stimulates the growth and development of axillary buds in P. yunnanensis. (A; B) The growth status and average number of axillary buds in P. yunnanensis 30 days post-decapitation; (C) Variations in endogenous hormone levels between axillary and terminal buds, with ZT representing Zentin, GA indicating Gibberellic acid, IAA denoting Indole-3-acetic acid, and ABA referring to Abscisic acid; (D) The growth progression of P. yunnanensis from April to July following decapitation; (E) The development of axillary buds in P. yunnanensis across various time intervals. Scale: 1 cm