The effect of apical dominance can be overcome by which of the following hormone ?

Options

A. IAA
B. Ethylene
C. Gibberellin
D. Cytokinin

Answer

D

Explanation

Cytokinin initiates the growth of lateral buds despite the presence of apical bud. In the presence of cytokinin, the supply of water and minerals increases to lateral buds. Therefore the lateral buds grow even in the presence of apical bud.