Question

Write the functions of following plant hormones

(i) Abscisic acid,​

Answer 1

Answer:

Abscisic acid is a sesquiterpene, which has important roles in seed development and maturation, in the synthesis of proteins and compatible osmolytes, which enable plants to tolerate stresses due to environmental or biotic factors, and as a general inhibitor of growth and metabolic activities.

Answer 2

ABSCISIC ACID A PLANT HORMONE

Abscisic acid (ABA) is a plant hormone. ABA functions in many plant developmental processes, including seed and bud dormancy, the control of organ size and stomatal closure.

Abscisic acid is the growth inhibitor hormone in plants. It is synthesized within the stem, leaves, fruits, and seeds of the plant. It acts as an antagonist to Gibberellic acid. It is also referredto as the stress hormone becauseit helps by increasing the tolerance of plants to different kinds of stress.

Formula: C15H20O4

Molar mass: 264.32 g/mol