Abscisic Acid - Effects

Effects

  • Antitranspirant - Induces stomatal closure, decreasing transpiration to prevent water loss.
  • Inhibits fruit ripening
  • Responsible for seed dormancy by inhibiting cell growth – inhibits seed germination
  • Inhibits the synthesis of Kinetin nucleotide
  • Downregulates enzymes needed for photosynthesis.

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