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The hormone which reduces transpiration rate by inducing stomatal closure is

A

ABA

B

ethylene

C

cytokinin

D

gibberellin

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A
ABA (Absisic acid) is a stress hormone which is synthesised by the plant during drought or other stress conditions. It causes rapid movement of `K^(+)` ions out of the transpiration rate.
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