6-Benzylaminopurine in agrculture

 Basic Information

   6-Benzylaminopurine is a plant growth promoter, is the first applied synthetic cytokinin, mainly

used as a broad- spectrum plant growth regulator. It can be used in agriculture, horticulture,

for plants at different stages, from germination to harvest.

     Physical and

 chemical properties 

• Chemical formula:   C12H15N5
• Molecular weight:  225.26
• Melting point: 230-233ºC
• Description: White crystal powder, slight soluble in water, soluble in ethanol and acid solutions.

Mode of action

• Inhibit degradation of chlorophyll, nucleic acid and protein;
• Promote delivery of amino acid, inorganic salt and growth regulators to applied positions.
• Help plant to keep green and retard aging;
• Accelerate growth of cell in plants;
• When used with gibberellins, fruit's shape can be improved.

 Application 

It's mainly applied in the fields as follow: 

• Cell division; 
• Lateral bud emergenc( for example: apples, oranges); 
• Basal shoot formation ( for example: roses, orchids); 
• Flowering ( for example: cyclamen, cacti);
• Fruit set ( for example: grapes, oranges, melons).

Packing

1kg Al. foil bag, or 25kgs net drum