Haryana PMT Haryana PMT Solved Paper-2006

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    Which plant hormone promotes seed, bud dormancy and causes stomatal closure?

    A)  IAA

    B)                                         Abscisic acid

    C)  GAI                                      

    D)  Cytokinin

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Abscisic acid (also called stress hormone) is a mildly acidic growth hormone which function as a general growth inhibitor by counteracting other hormones  (auxin  & gibberellin,  cytokinin) or the reactions mediated by them. ABA induced bud dormancy, seed dormancy closure of stomata and stopage of cambial activity IAA (Indole Acetic Acid) Shows apical dominance. cell enlargement and rooting in stem cutting The Gibberellin (GA,) is secreted from the fungus gibberella fujikuroi. The most effective role of gibberellin is the intcrnodal growth in some genetically dwarf varieties of plants like pea and maize Cytokinins are plant hormones which are essential for cytokinesis. The auxin and cytokinin together cause differentiation of callus


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