Question

What is the function of abscisic acid in plants?

Answer 1

Phytohormones: These are plant hormones that are responsible for various physiological, biochemical, anatomical, and other plant activities.

Abscisic Acid: Abscisic acid (ABA) is a plant hormone that regulates numerous aspects of plant growth, development, and stress responses.

It serves the following functions:

1. Stimulating the closing of stomata in the epidermis.
2. Inhibits plant metabolism and seed germination.
3. It is important for the immune response of plants against pathogens like fungi.