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 [...]
The following points highlight the four commercial uses of gibberellins. The commercial uses are: 1. Malting of Barley 2. Increasing Sugarcane Yield 3. Fruit Production and 4. Seed Production. Commercial Use # 1. Malting of Barley: Gibberellins are sometimes used to increase the amount of a -amylase in germinating barÂley (Hordeum vulgare) which is used in production of malt for [...]