Name the stress hormone in plants.

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Abscisic acid:
The stress hormone in plants is abscisic acid and is abbreviated as ABA. This hormone is a growth inhibitor.
In extreme environmental conditions (extreme heat), abscisic acid causes seeds to enter dormancy and closes stomata in the plant leaves to reduce transpiration.

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