Removal of apical bud results in

Formation of new apical bud

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Elongation of main stem

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Death of plant

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Formation of lateral branching

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Solution

The correct option is D Formation of lateral branching
Apical dominance is a phenomenon in which central stem is dominant and lateral stems are suppressed. It is due to plant hormones produced in the tip of the shoot. Auxin hormone is responsible for apical dominance. When apical bud is removed, there is growth of lateral bud. This results in formation of lateral branching. This makes plant bushy.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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