You wish to change the growth pattern of the shrubs in your yard to give them a fuller, more bushy appearance. This could be accomplished by
A) pruning the shoot tip.
B) pruning the lateral buds.
C) pruning the lateral buds and applying gibberellins.
D) applying auxin to the roots.
E) pruning the shoot tip and applying auxin to the shoot.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Auxin produced in the apical meristem causes apical dominance, which inhibits branching and thus prevents plants from achieving a fuller appearance. Pruning the shoot tip releases apical dominance. Applying auxin to the shoot would restore apical dominance.

You Wish to Change the Growth Pattern of the Shrubs