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Apical dominance can be removed by
BiologyPlant - Growth and DevelopmentNEET
Options:
  • A Apexotomy
  • B Decapitation
  • C Deapexation
  • D Capitation
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Decapitation
Apical dominance is the phenomenon where the new shoot is developed at the apex and inhibits the growth of lateral buds. Decapitation is a process where the shoot tip is cut to inhibit apical dominance and promote the lateral growth of buds.

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