Which of the following is a plant growth inhibiter?

Heteroauxin

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Gibberellins

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Gytokinnis

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Abscisic acid (ABA)

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The correct option is D Abscisic acid (ABA)
The best characterized plant growth inhibitor is abscisic acid, which is chemically related to the cytokinins. It is probably universally distributed in higher plants and has a variety of actions; for example, it promotes abscission (leaf fall), the development of dormancy in buds, and the formation of potato tubers.

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