Abstract

TADEU DIAS, Joao Paulo. Plant growth regulators in horticulture: practices and perspectives. Biot. Veg. [online]. 2019, vol.19, n.1, pp. 3-14. ISSN 2074-8647.

The plant growth regulators (PGRs) modulate plant growth and development and mediate responses to both biotic and abiotic stresses. This paper aims to expose, reflect and discuss about the practical use of PGRs in horticulture and their perspectives. The PGRs are used commercially in agriculture. Besides, in plant tissue culture is traditional practice and have relevant importance. The approach of the application of PGRs in horticulture shows good results. However, it needs more studies, discussions on the subject, which leads to conclude that it use in horticultural plants can be a challenge for all that act in the area, presenting practical advantages and favorable perspectives for future use.

Keywords : development; hormones; plant physiology; vegetables.

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