In the process of apical dominance lateral buds are unable to grow in the presence of apical bud. This is due to

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Less amount of auxin in apical bud

More amount of auxin in apical bud

Less amount of cytokinins in lateral buds

More amount of cytokinins in lateral buds

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The influence of apical bud in suppressing the growth of lateral buds is termed as apical dominance . According to Thimann and Skoog the auxin synthesized in apical meristem, is translocated downwards and inhibits the growth of lateral buds.

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