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Which of the following growth regulators is known as stress hormone?

  • A. Abscisic acid
  • B. Ethylene
  • C. GA₃
  • D. Indole Acetic Acid

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The growth regulator known as the stress hormone is Abscisic acid (A). This hormone plays a crucial role in plant responses to stress, such as drought and salinity, by regulating processes like stomatal closure and seed dormancy.

Other Growth Regulators

  • Ethylene (B): Involved in fruit ripening and flower wilting.
  • GA₃ (C): Promotes growth and elongation in plants.
  • Indole Acetic Acid (D): A form of auxin that regulates cell elongation and root formation.

Each of these growth regulators has distinct functions, but abscisic acid is specifically linked to stress responses in plants.