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The effect of apical dominance can be overcome by which of the following hormone:
The effect of apical dominance can be overcome by which of the following hormone:
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The correct option is A Cytokinin
Apical dominance:
- The phenomenon in which the growth of lateral buds gets inhibited due to the growth of apical bud is known as apical dominance.
- This is attributed to the action of auxin present at the apical regions of the root and shoot.
- Cytokinin is antagonistic to the auxins in this aspect and helps overcome apical dominance.
Final answer: d. Cytokinin.
Apical dominance:
- The phenomenon in which the growth of lateral buds gets inhibited due to the growth of apical bud is known as apical dominance.
- This is attributed to the action of auxin present at the apical regions of the root and shoot.
- Cytokinin is antagonistic to the auxins in this aspect and helps overcome apical dominance.
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