Let us make an in-depth study of the kinetin and cytokinins in plants. After reading this article you will learn about 1. Discovery and Chemical Nature of Kinetin and Cytokinins 2. Zeatin 3. Other Natural Cytokinins 4. Cytokinins in t-RNA 5. Biosynthesis of Zeatin & Other Natural Cytokinins 6. Deactivation of Cytokinins 7. Distribution and Transport of Cytokinins in Plants [...]
The below mentioned article provides a study note on the commercial uses of ethylene in plants. Ethylene is one of the most widely used plant growth hormones in agriculture. But, due to its gaseous nature and high diffusion rate, ethylene cannot be administered to plants without confining them in closed chambers and it is very difficult to be applied in [...]
The following points highlight the six practical applications of auxins. The applications are: 1. Rooting 2. Prevention of Pre-Harvest Drop of Fruits 3. Parthenocarpy 4. Inhibition of Buds to Prevent Sprouting 5. Shortening of Internodes and 6. Selective Weed Killers. Auxins Application # 1. Rooting: Besides indole acetic acid, some other synthetic auxins especially naphthalene acetic acid and indole butryic [...]