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AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Botany Apical Dominance MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

How does pruning help in making the hedge dense?

A

It induces the differentiation of new shoots from the rootstock

B

It frees axillary buds from apical dominance

C

The apical shoot grows faster after pruning

D

It releases wound hormones

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Pruning removes the apical dominance, allowing axillary buds to grow and make the hedge denser.

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