2007-02-27 02:01:42 · 5 answers · asked by manjit s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
it is because the nutrients that would otherwise be intercepted by the lower branches are now moving upwards towards the apex, helping the plant to grow taller and due to uninterrupted flow of food, faster.
2007-02-27 02:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by ana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply put, because the plant has more energy and food to aid in the growth instead of sustaining the lower branches.
2007-02-27 10:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by ladywildfireok 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The higher branches face the sun and get the required food or more so the growth rate is faster
2007-02-27 10:13:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
removing branches, leaves, and other parts of a growing plant encourage growth in different areas. most often the growth is shunted to the roots which make a stronger, larger plant.
2007-02-27 10:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because all the food and nutrients are available to the upper branches and they grow faster.
2007-02-27 10:13:08 · answer #5 · answered by Pintu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋