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Gibberellic Acid (GA3) in Agriculture
Gibberellic Acid (GA3) is a naturally occurring plant hormone widely used in agriculture to regulate growth and development. Its main effects include:
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Breaking seed dormancy and improving germination
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Promoting stem elongation and internode growth
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Stimulating flowering and synchronizing bloom
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Enhancing fruit set and size, especially in seedless varieties
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Boosting seedling vigor and rapid development in nurseries
GA3 Effects on Vegetables
The impact of GA3 on vegetables depends on the species, application timing, and concentration:
| Vegetable | Effects |
|---|---|
| Tomato | Encourages seedling elongation, but excessive GA3 may reduce fruit set |
| Lettuce | May cause premature bolting, reducing market quality |
| Potato | Breaks dormancy and advances sprouting during storage |
| Cauliflower | Can delay curd formation if overused |
High doses can result in abnormal elongation or weak stems. Timing and environmental conditions (temperature, light, humidity) are critical.
Alternative Plant Growth Regulators to GA3
Depending on your goals—like rooting, height control, or stress resistance—different regulators can be used instead of GA3:
| Regulator | Function |
|---|---|
| Auxins (IBA, NAA) | Root induction and fruit set |
| Cytokinins (Kinetin) | Stimulates cell division, shoot growth |
| Brassinosteroids | Enhances stress resistance and balanced growth |
| Ethephon | Promotes ripening and leaf abscission |
| Paclobutrazol | Inhibits stem elongation, promotes flowering (opposite of GA3) |
| CCC (Chlormequat) | Shortens stem length, improves lodging resistance |
Here are the alternative names and identifiers commonly used for Gibberellic Acid (GA3) across scientific, agricultural, and commercial contexts:
Scientific & Common Names
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Gibberellic Acid
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Gibberellin A3
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GA3 (most widely used abbreviation)
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Gibberellin
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GA (general abbreviation for gibberellins)
Chemical Identifiers
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CAS Number: 77-06-5
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EC Number: 201-001-0
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Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₂₂O₆
Commercial & Trade Names (as listed by Betakim and others)
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A3RELEASE
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PRO-GIBB
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RYZUP STRONG
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Gibb
