Question
Biology Question on Plant Growth Regulators
Apical dominance can be overcome by application of
A
auxin
B
cytokinin
C
florigen
D
gibberellin
Answer
cytokinin
Explanation
Solution
Presence of cytokinin in an area causes preferential movement of nutrients towards it when applied to lateral buds, they help in their growth despite the presence of apical bud. They thus act antagonistically to auxin which promotes apical dominance.