indolebutyric acid
Definition
- Noun:
- A synthetic auxin (plant hormone) used primarily to stimulate root formation in plant cuttings and to promote stem elongation.
Usage
- Indolebutyric acid is used as a root-promoting agent in horticulture and agriculture.
- It is typically applied to the base of a cutting before planting.
- The concentration of indolebutyric acid is critical for effective results.
Examples
- The gardener dipped the stem cuttings in a solution containing indolebutyric acid to encourage rooting.
- Indolebutyric acid is a common ingredient in commercial rooting hormone powders.
- Studies show that indolebutyric acid can significantly improve the success rate of propagating plants from cuttings.
Advanced Usage
- Technical Context: In plant physiology, indolebutyric acid (IBA) is described as a synthetic analogue of the natural plant hormone indole-3-acetic acid (IAA).
- Abbreviation: It is frequently abbreviated as IBA in scientific literature and product labels.
Variants and Related Words
- IBA: The standard abbreviation for indolebutyric acid.
- Auxin: The class of plant hormones to which indolebutyric acid belongs.
- Rooting hormone: A common descriptive term for products whose active ingredient is indolebutyric acid.
Synonyms
- Synthetic auxin
- Rooting hormone (context-specific)
- Plant growth regulator
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)
- Propagation: The process of growing new plants, often using indolebutyric acid.
- Stem cutting: A plant part often treated with indolebutyric acid.
- Adventitious roots: The type of roots induced by indolebutyric acid.
Noun
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a synthetic plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots
