Which plant hormone is known as the 'stress hormone' because it induces stomatal closure during water scarcity?
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Correct answer: Abscisic acid
Abscisic acid is produced under drought conditions. It signals the guard cells to release solutes, leading to a loss of turgidity and the rapid closure of stomata to conserve water.
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