Which one of the following growth regulators is known as 'stress hormone'?
- Abscisic acid
- Ethylene
- GA3
- Indole acetic acid
Answer
(1) Abscisic acid
Solution
As per NCERT, abscisic acid (ABA) stimulates closure of stomata and increases tolerance of plants to various kinds of stresses.
∴ ABA is also called the stress hormone.
Answer: (1)