knoppstadiet
Knoppstadiet is a term used in botany and horticulture, particularly in Swedish-language literature, to describe an early phase in the development of a plant bud. The word combines knopp, meaning bud, with stadiet, meaning stage. In this sense, knoppstadiet refers to the stage at which a bud has formed a protective outer covering and contains preformed shoot or floral primordia but has not yet begun to visibly swell or elongate.
Biological characteristics of knoppstadiet include the presence of a dormant or semi-dormant bud with organized meristematic
Applications and relevance are strongest in temperate-region horticulture and phenology. Monitoring knoppstadiet aids in planning pruning,
Examples of crops where bud development stages, including knoppstadiet, are discussed include apples, pears, and cherries,