What is the phenomenon called when the growing apical bud inhibits the growth of lateral (axillary) buds in…

What is the phenomenon called when the growing apical bud inhibits the growth of lateral (axillary) buds in most higher plants?
  1. Apical dominance
  2. Apical suppression
  3. Axillary inhibition
  4. Axillary promotion

Solution

In most higher plants, the growing apical bud inhibits the growth of the lateral (axillary) buds, a phenomenon called apical dominance.

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