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Question

Biology Question on plant growth and development

A substance that induces dormancy of seed is

A

ABA

B

GA

C

thio-urea

D

cytokinin

Answer

ABA

Explanation

Solution

ABA (Abscisic Acid) induces dormancy in buds and seeds. The buds as well as seeds sprout only when abscisic acid is overcome by gibberellins.