The difference between plant growth regulators and plant hormones

China's current crop development is very mature, and there are many crops available for cultivation. No matter what crop is planted, everyone wants to produce as much as possible. Plant growth regulators and plant hormones are indispensable products if you want to increase production. But what is the difference between plant growth regulators and plant hormones? The following small series will give you a brief introduction. Let's take a look together!

1. Plant hormones

Plant hormones, also known as endogenous hormones, are organic compounds secreted by various plants themselves. After being produced, plant hormones can be transported to other parts of the crop through transport systems in the plant. Although the content of plant hormones in plants is very small, they have a very large role and are essential substances for plant growth. Plant hormones have many functions, no matter what plant, as long as the lack of plant hormones, it will not grow normally, serious will lead to plant death.

Plant hormones generally have three characteristics. The first is produced by the plant itself, which is the metabolic substance produced by the plant during various life activities. Second, plant hormones can move around in plants. Plant hormones produced by different organs are different, and the rate and method of movement vary according to the type of hormone. Finally, plant hormones require only very low concentrations to act as regulators. In all plant growth processes, its regulatory role is very important.

2. Plant growth regulators

Plant growth regulators are a new science based on plant hormones. Because the plant contains very little plant hormones, so if only by extracting plant hormones and then applied to agricultural production. Not only is it very troublesome, but it also requires a lot of manpower and time. Therefore, only through existing hormones, according to the structural composition of plant hormones, similar physiologically active substances are synthesized. Plant growth regulators may have completely different structural compositions from plant hormones, but they also have physiological activities of plant hormones.

This synthetic compound is not necessarily present in plants. Its structure, chemical properties and plant hormones are also very different. However, its effects and effects are the same as plant hormones. It also plays an important role in regulating plant growth and is the key to improving agricultural yield. Therefore, this synthetic chemical substance with plant hormone-like activity and effect is a plant growth regulator.

The above is a brief introduction to the difference between plant growth regulators and plant hormones. Today's introduction is here, this article is for reference only, I hope to be able to help you oh!