what is naphthalene acetic acid and its role in the germinating medium?

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what is naphthalene acetic acid and its role in the germinating medium?

2007-11-24 13:37:32 · 2 answers · asked by Ria C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

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It promotes root development so the plant gets more nutrients and water, making the plant able to grow. Basically it makes plants grow faster/better.

2007-11-24 14:38:14 · answer #1 · answered by Dean M. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

NAA is an auxin type plant hormone.
Thus needed in only small amounts.
It stimulates plant root development and growth.
Also good for cuttings.

But do you think it's cheating? LOL

2007-11-25 07:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋