Which one of the following is produced during stress conditions which leads to closure of stomata?
A
Auxin
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B
ABA
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C
Cytokinin
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D
Gibberellin
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Solution
The correct option is B ABA Abscisic acid is a phytohormone critical for plant growth and development and plays an important role in integrating various stress signals and controlling downstream stress responses. Plants have to adjust ABA levels constantly in response to changing physiological and environmental conditions. ABA causes the closure of stomata. It thus helps in reducing the rate of transpiration.