Question

Removal of shoot tips is a very useful technique to boost the production of tea-leaves. This is because

• A. Gibberellins prevent bolting and are inactivated
• B. Auxins prevent leaf drop at early stages
• C. Effect of auxins is removed and growth of lateral buds is enhanced.
• D. Gibberellins delay senescence of leaves.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) Effect of auxins is removed and growth of lateral buds is enhanced.