Question
Biology Question on plant growth and development
If the apical bud has been removed observe
A
more lateral branches
B
more axillary buds
C
plant growth stops
D
flowering stops. then we
Answer
more lateral branches
Explanation
Solution
Gibberellin is the hormone that breaks seed/ bud dormancy. The tubers of potato reproduce vegetatively to give rise to new plants. So the dormancy of these tubers can be overcome by applying gibberellins.