Gibberellic acid CAS:1977-6-5 White crystaline powder
Catalog Number | XD90354 |
Product Name | Gibberellic acid |
CAS | 1977-6-5 |
Molecular Formula | C19H22O6 |
Molecular Weight | 346.38 |
Storage Details | 2 to 8 °C |
Product Specification
Assay | 99% |
Appearance | White crystaline powder |
Acts as a plant growth regulator on account of its physiological and morphological effects in extremely low concentrations. Generally affects only the plant parts above the soil surface.
Has a variety of applications, e.g. to improve fruit setting of clementines and pears (especially William pears); to loosen and elongate clusters and increase berry size in grapes; to control fruit maturity by delaying development of the yellow colour in lemons; to reduce rind stain and retard rind ageing in navel oranges; to counteract the effects of cherry yellows virus diseases in sour cherries; to produce uniform seedling growth in rice; to promote elongation of winter celery crop; to induce uniform bolting and increase seed production in lettuce for seed; to break dormancy and stimulate sprouting in seed potatoes; to extend the picking season by hastening maturity in artichokes; to increase the yield in forced rhubarb; to increase the malting quality of barley; to produce brighter-coloured, firmer fruit, and to increase the size of sweet cherries; to increase yields and aid harvesting of hops; to reduce internal browning and increase yields of Italian prunes; to increase fruit set and yields of tangelos and tangerines; to improve fruit setting in blueberries; to advance flowering and increase the yield of strawberries; and also a variety of applications on ornamentals. Application rates up to 80 g/a per application, depending on desired effect. Formulation types EC; SG; SP; TB; Crystals. Compatibility Incompatible with alkaline materials and solutions containing chlorine.