To determine:
What is apical dominance?
Introduction:
The growth of plant is mediated by the plant hormones. Plant hormones are the chemicals secreted by specific cells and transported via xylem and phloem to other parts of the plants. Auxins and cytokinin are the two most important hormones responsible for stem and root branching.
To determine:
How do auxin and cytokinin interact in determining the growth of lateral buds?
Introduction:
Plant hormones play essential role in the life cycle of plants. There are six major plant hormones: auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, ethylene, abscisic acid, and florigen. Each plant hormone has different function and they regulate the growth and development of plants through its life cycle.
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