Question

Name the plant and animal hormone on the basis of the function given below:

Induces seed dormancy ___.

Answer 1

Abscisic acid:

1. Seed dormancy is when seeds are prevented from germinating due to unfavorable environmental conditions.
2. The hormone that induces seed dormancy is known as abscisic acid.
3. It is also called the stress hormone of plants as it induces seed dormancy and closure of stomata to prevent transpiration during stress conditions such as drought.

Final Answer: Abscisic acid induces seed dormancy.