Q. Prunning of plants promotes branching because the axillary buds get sensitized to
A) Ethylene
B) Gibberellin
C) Cytokinin
D) Indole acetic acid
Explanation
When apical meristem is removed, the cytokinin level of lateral bud is increased. This increase at the base of bud stimulates cell division and completes vascular connection between axillary bud and transport system.
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