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

What is the phenomenon in which the growing apical bud inhibits the growth of the lateral (axillary) buds called?
  1. Apical dominance
  2. Lateral inhibition
  3. Apical inhibition
  4. Lateral dominance

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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