Also known as ABA2_ARATH, ABA2, GIN1, ISI4, SAN3, SDR1, SIS4, SRE1. Involved in the biosynthesis of abscisic acid (PubMed:12172025, PubMed:12417697, PubMed:9159947, PubMed:10972885). Catalyzes the conversion of xanthoxin to abscisic aldehyde (PubMed:12417697, PubMed:9159947, PubMed:12172025).