By inducing seed dormancy, abscisic acid helps seeds withstand what?
AFlooding
BInfection
CDesiccation
DLow light
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Desiccation
ABA induced dormancy helps seeds survive desiccation and other unfavourable factors.
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