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abscisic acid

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ab·scis·ic acid  (b-szk)
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  (b-szk)
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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