9.3.2.4 - Abscisic Acid (ABA)
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What does ABA stand for?
💡 Hint: It starts with 'A' and is a key plant hormone.
What is the primary role of ABA in plants?
💡 Hint: Think about how plants cope with water loss.
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What does ABA primarily help regulate during water stress?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to plant leaves in response to water availability.
True or False: ABA promotes seed germination.
💡 Hint: Remember the role of ABA in maintaining dormancy.
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Consider a scenario where a farmer uses ABA-treated seeds. Analyze how this treatment could change planting strategies in a region prone to drought.
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of controlled germination.
Discuss the interplay of ABA with other plant hormones like auxins during stress conditions. How might this affect plant growth?
💡 Hint: Focus on how stress responses modify growth regulations.
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