Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 2AAATB
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The reason for the bushy appearance of houseplants when the primary growing tip is cut off.
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Growth in plants is affected by factors like the type of soil, availability of light and the length of growing season. The increase in the length of the shoots and roots of plants is known as primary growth. This growth occurs due to the cell division in the apical meristem of the shoot.
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