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How does auxins promote apical dominance?

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How does auxins promote apical dominance?

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Auxin is produced in high concentrations at the apical bud of the stem. It moves downward and suppresses the growth of lateral buds, forcing the plant to grow vertically taller rather than bushier.

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Chapter 7: Chemical Coordination in Plants - EXERCISE [Page 117]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 7 Chemical Coordination in Plants
EXERCISE | Q 3. | Page 117
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