Removal of apical dominance by decapitation is utilised for

The removal of apical dominance by decapitation is commonly used in hedge making and pruning. When the apical
meristem (the tip of the main stem) is removed or pruned, it allows the lateral buds (axillary buds) to grow and develop.
This results in the growth of lateral branches, making the plant bushier and more suitable for hedge making or shaping into a desired form.

(1) The removal of apical dominance by decapitation is not utilised for early senescence. Senescence refers to the natural process of aging and deterioration in plants and it is not directly related to apical dominance or
decapitation.

(3) The removal of apical dominance by decapitation is not typically utilized for preparing weed-free lawns. Weed
control in lawns is usually achieved through other methods, such as regular mowing, proper watering and the use of
herbicides or manual weeding.

(4) The removal of apical dominance by decapitation does not directly suppress the activity of the intercalary meristem. Intercalary meristems are found in certain regions of plant stems (such as the nodes in grasses) and they are responsible for elongation growth between nodes.