What effect does "pinching back" have on a houseplant? A) increases apical domin

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geoffrey

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on: Aug 12, 2013

What effect does "pinching back" have on a houseplant?
A) increases apical dominance
B) inhibits the growth of lateral buds
C) produces a plant that will grow taller
D) stimulates lateral buds to grow
E) increases the flow of auxin down the shoot

aero

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Reply #1 on: Sep 2, 2013

Most likely D, i got it right

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