Plant hormones as plant growth regulators
Plant hormones are often referred to as growth regulators because they play a fundamental role in controlling and coordinating various aspects of plant growth and development. These hormones, also known as phytohormones or plant growth regulators, act as chemical messengers within the plant, influencing processes such as cell division, elongation, differentiation, and maturation. They regulate growth by interacting with specific receptors and triggering specific responses in target cells or tissues.
Here are some reasons why plant hormones are called growth regulators:
Control of Growth Processes: Plant hormones regulate the growth of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. They influence cell division, cell elongation, and cell differentiation, which are essential processes for plant growth and development.
Coordination of Growth and Development: Plant hormones ensure that different parts of the plant grow and develop in a coordinated manner. They help regulate the timing and sequence of various developmental events, such as germination, flowering, fruit ripening, and senescence.
Growth Regulation in Different Tissues: Plant hormones exert their effects in specific tissues or organs. For example, auxins promote cell elongation in shoots, while gibberellins stimulate stem elongation and fruit growth. Cytokinins promote cell division, while abscisic acid regulates seed dormancy and stress responses. Ethylene influences fruit ripening and senescence, among other functions.
Control of Hormone Levels: Plant hormones act in concert with each other, maintaining a delicate balance to regulate growth processes. They can interact synergistically or antagonistically to achieve specific growth responses. The relative concentrations of different hormones within plant tissues play a crucial role in determining the outcome of growth regulation.
Synthetic Regulation: Growth regulators are naturally occurring hormones and can also refer to synthetic compounds that mimic or alter the effects of plant hormones. Synthetic growth regulators, such as synthetic auxins or cytokinins, are used in agricultural practices to manipulate plant growth, control flowering, induce rooting, prevent fruit drop, and more.
Peptech Biosciences Ltd. offers a range of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) with specific functions. Here's a brief overview of some of PGR’s products:
Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid (ANAA): Available in different concentrations (4.5% SL, 0.4% SL, and 2% SL), ANAA promotes cell division and elongation in plants. It stimulates root growth, improves nutrient uptake, and overall enhances plant growth.
Brassinolides (0.01% SP): promote lateral bud growth, resulting in increased branching. It also enhances leaf coloration, making them deeper and darker green. Additionally, it can increase flower and fruit production.
Forchlorfenuron (C.P.P.U.): This PGR acts as a cytokinin-like growth regulator. It stimulates chlorophyll biosynthesis, cell division, and cell expansion in plants, promoting overall growth and development.
Gibberellic Acid: Peptech Biosciences provides Gibberellic Acid in various formulations (0.001% L, 0.186 SP, 10% SL, 20% SL, 40% WSG). Gibberellic acid stimulates stem elongation, aids in germination, enhances flowering and fruit development, delays senescence (ageing), and improves crop productivity. We also provide the Gibberellic acid technical for making the different formulations.
Paclobutrazol: Available in 23% and 40% SC formulations, Paclobutrazol is a PGR that inhibits gibberellin synthesis in plants. By doing so, it promotes flowering and fruiting while reducing vegetative growth. This redirection of resources to reproductive organs can increase yield potential. We also provide Paclobutrazol technical for making the different formulations.
Triacontanol: Peptech Biosciences offers Triacontanol in different formulations (0.05 GR, 0.05% EC, and 0.1% EW). Triacontanol is a metabolic activator and growth regulator. It is used to enlarge fruit size, increase crop yield, and manage abiotic stresses in plants.
PGRs offered by Peptech Biosciences are designed to provide specific growth benefits to plants, such as enhanced root growth, increased branching, improved nutrient uptake, and regulated development of flowers and fruits. They can be used in agricultural practices to optimize crop productivity and manage various plant growth and development aspects.
Peptech Biosciences Ltd. was established in 2017 with the goal of providing high-quality crop solutions to farmers worldwide. We also provide Bio-Stimulants, Bio-Fertilizers, Bio-Pesticides, Micronutrient Fertilizers, and many other products in addition to Plant Growth Regulators.
