Abscisic acid influences root growth

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Plant hormones that help roots reach deeper water provide potential strategy for drought-resistant crops

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Plant scientists from the University of Nottingham , in collaboration with Shanghai Jiao Tong University , have identified how abscisic acid ( ABA ), a plant hormone known for its role in drought response, influences root growth angles in cereal crops such as rice and maize.

The study highlights how ABA and auxin, another key hormone, work together to shape root growth angle.

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