AIIMS2017BotanyPlant - Growth and Development
Identify the incorrect statement about ABA growth regulator.
Options
- AIt increases the tolerance of plants against different stresses.
- BIt acts as general plant growth inhibitor and inhibitor of metabolism.
- CIt helps in seed maturation and dormancy.
- DIt promotes morphogenesis and differentiation of shoots.
Correct answer
D. It promotes morphogenesis and differentiation of shoots.
Step-by-step solution
Abscisic acid (ABA) is a growth inhibitor. Both auxins and cytokinins are essential for morphogenesis or differentiation of tissues and organs. Auxins stimulate root formation however when cytokinins are in excess stem buds develop.