A shrub growing in the forest has recently had its shoot apical meristem eatenby a deer. Using your knowledge of plant hormones, how and why will thisaffect the remaining buds on the shrub shoot and the future growth of theplant aboveground and belowground.

Shoot apical meristem is a group of cells present on the apex of shoot and helps in its elongation.

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A shrub growing in the forest has recently had its shoot apical meristem eaten by a deer. Using your knowledge of plant hormones, how and why will this affect the remaining buds on the shrub shoot and the future growth of the plant aboveground and belowground.