Seed dormancy is induced by

ABA

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Solution

The correct option is A ABA
Abscisic acid is a plant hormone. It is also called as stress hormone. During unfavourable environmental conditions like drought, it induces seed dormancy. When there is favaourable condition, seed dormancy is broken and germination takes place.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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