Abscisic acid treatment results in
Options
(a) Leaf expansion
(b) Stem elongation
(c) Stomatal closure
(d) Root elongation
Correct Answer:
Stomatal closure
Explanation:
ABA inhibits the H⁺ | K⁺ exchange and promotes the leakage of maleic acid. The reduction of osmotically active solutes would render the guard cells flaccid and keep the stomatal pore closed.