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.