Question

What is the function of abscisic acid?

Answer 1

Abscisic acid:

1. Abscisic acid is a naturally produced growth hormone.
2. It is also known as dormin.
3. The acid is synthesized in the leaves.

Some functions of Abscisic acid:

1. It facilitates leaf-senescence and leaves fall occurs because of abscisic acid.
2. It causes the closing of the stomata
3. They inhibit seed development and germination
4. They induce dormancy of seeds and buds in contrast to gibberellins that breaks dormancy.