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Which of the following plant hormones is primarily responsible for inducing seed dormancy, promoting stomatal closure under water stress, and inhibiting seed germination?

A. Auxin
B. Gibberellin
C. Cytokinin
D. Abscisic acid✓ Correct Answer

💡 Solution & Explanation

Abscisic acid is a vital plant hormone that acts predominantly as a growth inhibitor, playing a key role in inducing seed dormancy, promoting leaf senescence, and triggering stomatal closure during drought stress. Unlike auxins that promote cell elongation, ABA helps plants survive environmental stress.

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