Which of the following induces dormancy in plants?

Auxin

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Cytokinin

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Gibberellic acid

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Abscisic acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Abscisic acid
Abscisic acid (ABA) is the phytohormone responsible for inducing dormancy.
Auxin is responsible for stem elongation, inhibition of lateral buds or maintenance of apical dominance.
Cytokinin is responsible for cell division leading to cell growth, elongation and differentiation. It prevents apical dominance and delays leaf senescence.
Gibberellic acid is responsible for stem elongation, germination, flowering and fruit ripening.

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Which of the following plant hormone induces dormancy of seeds?

Hormones	Function
1.Ethylene	i. Helps in cell division.
2.Gibberellin	ii. Induces dormancy in buds and seeds
3.Cytokinin	iii. Helps in the ripening of fruit
4.Abscisic acid	iv. Causes bolting in plants

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