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What is the mechanism underlying the phenominon by which the terminal/ apical bud suppresses the growth of lateral buds? Suggest measured to overcome this phenomenon

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The phenonmenon by which apical bud suppress the growth of lateral buds is known as apical dominance. It is caused due to release of plant hormone auxin from apical duds .
It can be overcome either by the spray of cyokinin , that promotes the growth of lateral buds or by trimming of bushes which remove apical buds and alllow lateral buds to grow.
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