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What is the function of abscisic acid in plants?


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Phytohormones: These are plant hormones that are responsible for various physiological, biochemical, anatomical, and other plant activities.

Abscisic Acid: Abscisic acid (ABA) is a plant hormone that regulates numerous aspects of plant growth, development, and stress responses.

It serves the following functions:

  1. Stimulating the closing of stomata in the epidermis.
  2. Inhibits plant metabolism and seed germination.
  3. It is important for the immune response of plants against pathogens like fungi.

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