EAMCET Medical EAMCET Medical Solved Paper-1998

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    If the shoot apex of any young plant growing in a pot, is cut off, which of the following events are more feasible to occur?

    A)  the remaining upper leaves will increase in area

    B)  the axillary buds in the remaining upper leaves will grow faster

    C)  Regeneration of apical bud will occur

    D)  The plant dies

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     When we cut the shoot apex the axillary buds are developed and grow more rapidly. This method is used to obtain tall and bushy plants. Removal of shoot apex is called as topping and growing of axillary buds called is suckering.


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