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Removal of the apical bud from a shrub is a practice that results in the development of many lateral buds which later form branches (a) Give reasons for...

Removal of the apical bud from a shrub is a practice that results in the
development of many
lateral buds which later form branches
(a) Give reasons for the development of lateral branches after the removal of
the apical bud
(b) Suggest one application of this practice?

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Kavungya
a)Hormone/growth substance /IAA; which inhibits the development/growth of lateral
shoots/buds/causes apical dominance; /removal of the terminal buds cause the
growth/development and sprouting of lateral buds ;
b)The pruning of coffee /tea/ledge; etc Rej. Pruning alone/trimming
Kavungya answered the question on June 17, 2019 at 11:35

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