The inhibition of lateral bud growth by the presence of the hormone auxin in a plant?s terminal bud. Removing the growing tip removes auxin and promotes lateral bud break and subsequent branching, usually directly below the cut.
The inhibition of lateral bud growth by the presence of the hormone auxin in a plant?s terminal bud. Removing the growing tip removes auxin and promotes lateral bud break and subsequent branching, usually directly below the cut.