Question

2.20. How was abscisic acid discovered. Explain.​

Answer 1

☞︎︎︎The discovery of abscisic acid (ABA) was the result of an investigation into the hormonal factors affecting the abscission of cotton fruit. It was first detected as a growth inhibitor in diffusates from the young fruit. Increased levels of the inhibitor were correlated with the abscission of the fruit.☜︎︎︎

Answer 2

Answer:

The discovery of abscisic acid (ABA) was the result of an investigation into the hormonal factors affecting the abscission of cotton fruit. It was first detected as a growth inhibitor in diffusates from the young fruit. Increased levels of the inhibitor were correlated with the abscission of the fruit.

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