Plant growth regulators are a class of substances that have similar physiological and biological effects to plant hormones. It has been found that the functional substances that regulate plant growth and development include diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate (DA-6), chlorfenuron, sodium nitrophenolate, auxin, gibberellin, ethylene, cytokinin, abscisic acid, and brassinolide. , salicylic acid, jasmonic acid, paclobutrazol and polyamines, etc., and as plant growth regulators are mainly used in agricultural production in the top 9 categories.
According to the dosage, period and method indicated on the registration approval label, the use of plant growth regulators generally does not cause harm to human health. If the use is not standardized, the crops may grow too fast, or the growth may be inhibited or even killed. It will have a certain impact on the quality of agricultural products and cause harm to human health. For example, cyanidin (inhibiting germination), which can prolong the storage period of potatoes, garlic, and onions, has carcinogenic effects. Chinese law prohibits the sale and use of plant growth regulators that have not been approved by the relevant national or provincial authorities.
