MCQ
Leaf abscission, fruit fall, and bud dormancy occurs by which phytohormone?
  • A
    Auxin
  • B
    Cytokinin
  • C
    Gibberellins
  • Abscisic acid

Answer

Correct option: D.
Abscisic acid
d
Abscisic acid also called stress hormone, is responsible for bud dormancy, seed dormancy, abscission, leaf senescence, etc.

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