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.