Question

Name hormones associated with growth-inhibiting activities like seed dormancy and shedding of leaves.

Answer 1

Seed dormancy:

1. It is a condition in which seeds are prevented from germinating.

Shedding of leaves:

1. It is a condition in which to conserve water plants lose their leaves.

Abscisic acid(ABA):

1. It is a growth inhibitor hormone that is produced by mature leaves and fruits.
2. It helps in the abscission of leaves and fruits.
3. It inhibits seed germination and causes seed dormancy.

Therefore, Abscisic acid (ABA) is a hormone associated with growth-inhibiting activities like seed dormancy and shedding of leaves.