Gibberelic Acid 0.001% L

Gibberellic Acid 0.001% L is a widely used Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) in agriculture and horticulture. The "L" indicates it is a liquid formulation, and the 0.001% L is the concentration of the active ingredient, Gibberellic Acid.

Key Functions and Benefits

Gibberellic Acid is a metabolic enhancer that works synergistically with the plant's metabolism, stimulating hormonal and enzymatic activities to improve growth and yield. Its primary effects include:

• Stem Elongation: It promotes cell division and elongation, especially in the internodes, leading to increased plant height and stronger, taller stems.

• Seed Germination: It helps break seed and bud dormancy by stimulating the synthesis of enzymes (like amylases) that mobilize stored food reserves, resulting in quicker and more uniform sprouting.

• Flowering and Fruiting: It promotes flowering, enhances the fruit set, and helps reduce the premature dropping of flowers and young fruits.

• Fruit Size and Quality: By stimulating cell division and expansion in the fruit, it can significantly enhance the size, weight, and overall quality of the final produce (e.g., in grapes, citrus, and apples).

• Delayed Senescence:¹¹ It can delay the aging (senescence) of leaves and other plant parts, extending the productive life and shelf life of the crop.

• Enhanced Plant Health: It can improve the uptake of water and micronutrients through better root development and helps plants withstand stress conditions like drought and frost by boosting immunity.

Target Crops

This formulation is recommended for a wide range of crops, including:

• Cereals: Paddy (Rice), Wheat

• Cash Crops: Sugarcane, Cotton, Groundnut

• Fruits: Grapes, Banana, Citrus fruits

• Vegetables: Brinjal (Eggplant), Okra (Bhindi), Cabbage, Cauliflower, Tomato, Potato

Application Method and Dosage

Gibberellic Acid 0.001% L is typically applied as a foliar spray or, less commonly, as a soil drench or seed treatment.

• Timing: It is applied at specific, critical growth stages of the crop, such as:

  • During the early vegetative stage.

  • Pre-flowering or at the time of flower bud initiation.

  • During the fruit formation stage (for fruit sizing).

  • As a seed/tuber treatment before sowing/planting to break dormancy.