What is the mechanism underlying the phenomenon by which the terminal/apical bud suppresses the growth of lateral buds? Suggest measures to overcome this phenomenon.


In most of the higher plants, the growing apical bud inhibits the growth of the lateral axillary) buds, a phenomenon called apical dominance. This is because of the hormone auxin synthesised in the apical bud that inhibits lateral bud development.


Removal of shoot tips decapitation) usually results in the growth of lateral buds.


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