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The interesting story of Abscisic acid discovery👇🏻 Cotton plants naturally shed (absciss) most of their young fruits. This interested researchers and growers who wanted to improve fruit yield. 📃 In the 1960s, a team of researchers at the University of California, Davis, led by Frederick Addicott, stumbled upon a surprising discovery while studying the curious case of cotton shedding its young fruits. They were looking for a growth hormone that might be involved in this process, but instead, they found an inhibitor. This mysterious compound not only stopped growth but also triggered the very process they were investigating - fruit abscission. 🌾 Initially dubbed "abscisin II" for being the second player identified in the abscission, the compound was later christened "abscisic acid" (ABA) due to its acidic nature and its wider influence beyond just fruit shedding. 🌱 Soon after, scientists observed a fascinating connection: wilting plants had a surge in ABA levels, and ABA caused tiny openings on leaves (stomata) to close. This double act highlighted ABA's role as a stress mediator, helping plants conserve water during droughts. 🍃 The story doesn't end there. ABA also turned out to be a key player in preparing seeds for survival, promoting the accumulation of nutrients and making them tolerant of dry conditions. While the name "abscisic acid" might suggest a starring role in fruit shedding, ethylene is actually the main character in that play. 💬 If you know of any interesting facts, current research, or interesting applications of ABA in #tissueculture and #agriculture, feel free to share in the comments. ............................ Like this? Follow me for more #PlantScience content! ............................ 👋🏻 Hi, I am Anjali, and I help Biotech and Life Sciences brands craft compelling website and social media content that drives brand awareness, engagement, and leads. If you are the one, let's chat and discuss your content needs. #plantgrowth #plantbiology #planthormones #PGRs #plantgrowthregulators #botany #cropyield #Biotechstartups #plantbiotechnology #sciencecommunication #scientificwriting #plants
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Harshad shinde
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Wow intresting story of abscisic acid 👌👌thanks for sharing 👍
Abdul Manan
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I'll keep this in mind
Arulprakash Thangaraj | Plant Genome Editing Expert-CRISPR/Cas | 8 Years of Research Experience | Specializing in Plant Molecular Biology
5moThanks for sharing