In botanical gardens and tea gardens, gardeners trim the plants regularly so that they remain bushy. Does this practice have any scientific explanation?

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Apical dominance in these plants prevent the growth of lateral branches. Removing shoot apex helps in promoting lateral growth and thus, plants become more bushy.

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