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Hormone responsible for plant and seed dormancy during drought is
Hormone responsible for plant and seed dormancy during drought is
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The correct option is C ABA
Stress hormone is a hormone produced during adverse environmental conditions. Abscisic acid (ABA) is called as stress hormone. Due to this hormone, plants respond to stresses conditions like cold, drought. It increases the tolerance of plants toward various stresses. It is found in high concentration in roots during drought and later translocated to leaves. It causes stomatal closure during water stress. It also promotes seed dormancy under adverse condition.Thus, the correct answer is option C.
Stress hormone is a hormone produced during adverse environmental conditions. Abscisic acid (ABA) is called as stress hormone. Due to this hormone, plants respond to stresses conditions like cold, drought. It increases the tolerance of plants toward various stresses. It is found in high concentration in roots during drought and later translocated to leaves. It causes stomatal closure during water stress. It also promotes seed dormancy under adverse condition.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
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