Study Guide for Campbell Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134443775
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 39, Problem 6TYK
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Introduction: Abscisic acid (ABA) is otherwise known as dormin or dormic acid. It is one of the best phytohormones that is involved in most of the developmental process. Some are bud dormancy, control of the size of plant organs, and closure of stomata.
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