Master Hormonal Control of Apical Dominance fast ⚡ – clear explanations, OCR-aligned.
You’ll cover
• How the apical bud suppresses the growth of lateral buds in plants.
• The role of auxin in maintaining apical dominance.
• How cytokinins influence lateral bud growth.
• The role of abscisic acid (ABA) in maintaining bud dormancy.
• How hormone interactions regulate branching patterns.
What’s included
• Diagram showing hormone flow in a plant exhibiting apical dominance.
• Diagram showing hormonal changes following removal of the apical bud.
• Table outlining the roles of auxin, cytokinins and ABA in apical dominance.
• Table summarising experimental evidence for apical dominance.
Format
Web-based textbook topic. Mobile/desktop friendly. Access with no time limit, updates included.