Question

Abscisic acid induces .......................

• A. Shoot elongation
• B. Cell elongation and cell wall formation
• C. Cell division
• D. Leaf fall and dormancy

Answer 1

The correct option is D Leaf fall and dormancy

Abscisic acid (ABA) was discovered for its role in regulating (leaf and fruit) abscission and dormancy. But like other PGRs, it also has other wide ranging effects on plant growth and development. It acts as a general plant growth inhibitor and an inhibitor of plant metabolism. ABA inhibits seed germination. ABA stimulates the closure of stomata in the epidermis and increases the tolerance of plants to various kinds of stresses. Therefore, it is also called the stress hormone. ABA plays an important role in seed development, maturation and dormancy. By inducing dormancy, ABA helps seeds to withstand desiccation and other factors unfavourable for growth. In most situations, ABA acts as an antagonist to gibberellins

So, the correct answer is 'Leaf fall and dormancy'