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Why does removing a terminal bud cause a plant to get bushier?

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When a seedling begins growth, it produces a growing tip, also known as a terminal (apical) bud. When stems are pruned or pinched back, the growth pattern of the plant is affected. If a terminal bud is removed, the growth of lateral buds is stimulated and the plant becomes bushier.

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