Vitalgro Growth Hormones and Nutrients

Plant growth hormones get things done, either as growth promotors or inhibitors. They are defined as small, simple chemicals that regulate the growth and development of plants, whereas they have recently emerged as key regulators of plant immunity against disease. Plants usually need hormones in very small concentrations, but their effect is like the punch of a few drops of hot chili sauce. There are several plant hormones, but the classic ‘big five’ are Auxin, Gibberellin, Cytokinin, Abscisic acid and Ethylene. The first three are mainly Plant Growth Promoters – They promote cell division, cell enlargement, flowering, fruiting and seed formation. The other two are generally considered Plant Growth Inhibitors – These inhibit growth and promote dormancy and abscission (shedding of leaf, fruit, flower or seed) in plants.

Plant Growth Promoters and Vitalgro:

  • Auxin: Promotes root initiation and growth, as well as uniform flowering of plants. Prevents dropping of fruits too early.
  • Cytokinin: Enhances shoot growth and development, the formation of new leaves and promotes nutrient mobilization to delay leaf ageing
  • Gibberellin: Promotes stem elongation and plays an important role in seed germination as well. Improves shape of and delays ageing in fruits.

Essential nutrients in Vitalgro that interact with these growth hormones:

  • Calcium: Primarily enhances root growth and development, as well as cell integrity.
  • Copper: Aids in photosynthesis, respiration, pollen formation and fertilization, as well as inducing resistance to diseases.
  • Magnesium: Influences photosynthesis as a constituent of chlorophyll, and impacts grain and fruit production
  • Iron: Influences photosynthesis and enzymatic action.
  • Zinc: Aids in enzyme activation and plays an important role in auxin metabolism and chlorophyll production.
  • Manganese: Contributes to the production and integrity of chlorophyll, and facilitates the processing of oxygen within the plant, as well as lessens iron toxicity.
  • Potassium: Strengthens and contributes to the overall health of plants, as well as its development of resistance to disease.