Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following plant hormones inhibits growth?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Abscisic acid.
Key Points
- The plant hormone, Abscisic acid inhibits the growth of the plant.
- Auxin, Gibberellins, and cytokinins promote the growth of the plant.
- Abscisic Acid (ABA) is involved in the closure of stomata, seeds dormancy, and inhibit other hormonal actions.
- It plays an important role in seed maturation.
- It also has an important role in the synthesis of proteins and compatible osmolytes, which enable plants to tolerate stresses due to environmental or biotic factors.
Additional Information
- Cytokinins, Gibberellins, Auxins are responsible for plant growth.
- They are produced within the plant and occur in very low concentrations.
- They control all aspects of plant growth and development, regulation of organ size, embryogenesis, stress tolerance, etc.
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