Internode
An internode is the length of stem between two neighboring nodes. Mango shoots may have different internode lengths depending on growth conditions, developmental stage, and cultivar. Very stretched growth can signal inadequate light, but internode length alone is not a diagnosis or a reliable variety identifier. When selecting propagation material or describing a tree, examine bud position, shoot maturity, overall vigor, and the conditions in which the shoot developed rather than measuring one segment in isolation.