Question

To get a carpet like grass, lawns are mowed regularly. This is done to

• A. Remove the shoot apical meristem
• B. Remove the axillary buds
• C. Accelerate the growth of terminal bud
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is A Remove the shoot apical meristem

To get a carpet like grass, lawns are mowed regularly so as to remove the shoot apical meristem. Mowing results in the decapitation. This will promote the growth of lateral buds and inhibits apical dominance. Due to this, the grass becomes bushy and growth is faster. Regular mowing maintains the evenness of the grass in the lawn.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Remove the shoot apical meristem.'