While most plant hormones are known to promote growth, one specific hormone induces seed dormancy and prevents germination. Identify this substance.
Q1. While most plant hormones are known to promote growth, one specific hormone induces seed dormancy and prevents germination. Identify this substance.
Answer: Abscisic acid
Explanation: ABA inhibits growth and promotes dormancy, while Gibberellins are the most tempting wrong choice because they specifically break dormancy.