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The tea plants are never allowed to grow lengthwise. This is done by cutting their apical buds, a process known as pruning. In this way, tea plants get a dense growth and easy yield. Answer the following question :
What plant hormone is responsible for the scientific phenomenon mentioned in 1.1.
Solution
Auxins
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