A Gardener Wants to Stimulate Branching but Keep the Apical

question 35

Multiple Choice

A gardener wants to stimulate branching but keep the apical meristem intact so that the plants will also grow in height. What hormone should be applied?

• A) auxin
• B) cytokinin
• C) ethylene
• D) abscisic acid
• E) gibberellins

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