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how is auxin growth promoter when it inhibits growth of lateral bud (apical dominance)?

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Auxin is known as growth promoter because at low concentrations, it promotes cell enlargement, cell differentiation and fruit growth in plants. However, at high concentration it induces apical dominance in conjunction with cytokinins.

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