Apical Dominance & Decapitation — NEET Biology
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In most higher plants, the growing apical bud inhibits the growth of the lateral (axillary) buds, a phenomenon called apical dominance. Removal of shoot tips (decapitation) usually results in the growth of lateral buds. It is widely applied in tea plantations and hedge-making. Can you explain why?
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Assertion (A): Removal of shoot tips (decapitation) is a common practice in tea plantations and hedge-making. Reason (R): This practice results in the growth of lateral buds, overcoming apical dominance caused by the apical bud.
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