abscisic acid

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ab·scis·ic acid (

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n. Abbr. ABA

A plant hormone, C₁₅H₂₀O₄, involved in the abscission of leaves, flowers, and fruits and the dormancy of buds and seeds.

abscisic acid (

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A plant hormone that maintains the water balance of plants, prevents seed embryos from germinating, and induces the dormancy of buds and seeds. Chemical formula: C₁₅H₂₀O₄.

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