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Common inhibi...

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Common inhibitor of germination is

A

GA

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ABA

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Pantothenic acid

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Tartaric acid

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Solution

The correct option is B ABA
Abscisic acid is a phytohormone which act as plant growth inhibitor. It is used to maintain the dormancy of seed. It inhibits the germination of seeds in adverse condition and ensures seed germination in favourable condition only.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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