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Q. Abscisic acid controls

AIPMTAIPMT 1990Plant Growth and Development

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Before a leaf fall, a special zone of cells is formed at the base of the pedicel or petiole. This zone is called as abscission zone. It is delimited by a protection layer on the stem side and a separation layer on the organ side. The leaf is ultimately separated and phenomenon is called abscission. ABA is also a growth inhibitor. It regulates the dormancy of seeds and buds perhaps by inhibiting the growth process. The ABA level decreases in the whole seed as their dormancy is broken.