Gibberellic acid is a hormone extracted from plants and fungi being widely used as plant growth regulator. Gibberellic acid is a tetracyclic di-terpenoid hormone that regulates plant growth.

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Benefits:

• Overcoming Dormancy:Treatment of seeds/tubers before sowing with Gibberellic acid is effective in overcoming dormancy and causing rapid germination of seed.
• Premature Flowering: Flowering may be induced by applying Gibberellic acid directly to young plants. This action is not sustained, and treatment may need repetition.
• Increase in Fruit Set: When there is difficulty with fruit set, Gibberellic acid may be effective. The resulting fruit may be partially or entirely seedless.
• Hybridizing: Pollination within self-incompatible clones and between closely related species may sometimes be forced by the application of Gibberellic acid and cytokinin to the blooms at the time of hand pollination.

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