The increasing popularity of small home vegetable gardens over the last century has increased the need for smaller, dwarf cultivars of various vegetables such as peas and tomatoes.In general, these dwarfs produce less _______ than their wild-type counterparts.

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Dwarf cultivars of vegetables are often bred to have reduced levels of gibberellin, which is responsible for stem elongation and overall plant height. This results in a smaller, more compact plant suitable for container gardening or smaller plots of land.

The Increasing Popularity of Small Home Vegetable Gardens Over the Last