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Published on: August 11, 2026

Apical dominance in plant is caused by:

A
High concentration of auxins in the terminal bud.
B
High concentration of gibberellins in the apical bud.
C
High concentration of auxins in the lateral bud.
D
Absence of auxins and gibberellins in the apical bud.

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Auxins are synthesized in the apical bud. Their high concentration suppresses the growth of lateral buds, a phenomenon called apical dominance. Removal of the apical bud (decapitation) removes auxin's inhibitory effect, allowing lateral buds to grow.

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