The hormone responsible for apical dominance is

Question

The hormone responsible for apical dominance is (A) auxin (B) gibberellins (C) cytokinin (D) ethylene

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Apical dominance is caused by the apical bud producing IAA (auxin) hormone in abundance. This auxin is transported basipetally from the apical bud. The auxin causes the lateral bud to remain dormant.

Q. The hormone responsible for apical dominance is

auxin

gibberellins

cytokinin

ethylene

Apical dominance is caused by the apical bud producing IAA (auxin) hormone in abundance. This auxin is transported basipetally from the apical bud. The auxin causes the lateral bud to remain dormant.