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Abscisic acid controls/ promotes

A

cell division

B

leaf fall and dormancy

C

shoot elongation

D

cell elongation and wall formation

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The correct Answer is:
B
Abscisic Acid (ABP) is called stress hormone or dormin. It is a growth retarding hormone which induces dormancy, promotes ageing and abscission of fruits, leaves and flowers. It also causes closure of stomata and overcome the conditions of stress
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