What happens when the shoot tips of a plant are removed (decapitateC)?

What happens when the shoot tips of a plant are removed (decapitateC)?
  1. Growth of lateral buds is inhibited
  2. Abscission of mature leaves and fruits is promoted
  3. Growth of lateral buds is promoted
  4. Rooting in stem cuttings is initiated

Solution

Removal of shoot tips (decapitation) usually results in the growth of lateral buds.

Asked in: NCERT

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