Abscisic acid

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf hormone
gptkbp:antagonist_of gptkb:auxins
gptkb:cytokinins
gptkb:gibberellins
ethylene
gptkbp:biosynthesized_from carotenoids
gptkbp:CASNumber 14375-45-2
gptkbp:category plant growth regulator
phytohormone
sesquiterpenoid
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C15H20O4
gptkbp:color colorless to pale yellow solid
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Frederick_Addicott
1963
gptkbp:firstIsolatedFrom cotton bolls
gptkbp:foundIn fungi
plants
gptkbp:function induces seed dormancy
mediates plant stress responses
promotes stomatal closure
regulates plant growth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Abscisic acid
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:(S)-5-(1-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-methyl-penta-2,4-dienoic_acid
gptkbp:meltingPoint 158–162 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 264.32 g/mol
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:ABA
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 5280896
CHEBI:2365
gptkbp:regulates seed dormancy
plant response to cold
plant response to drought
plant response to heat
plant response to salinity
plant response to wounding
stomatal closure
gptkbp:role_in_plants inhibits cell growth
promotes leaf senescence
regulates abscission
regulates fruit ripening
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble in water
soluble in organic solvents
gptkbp:UNII 4KUX39U4QG
gptkbp:used_in agriculture
plant physiology research
gptkbp:usedFor controlling seed germination
improving drought tolerance
regulating plant water use
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ABA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5