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Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) Solution 1mg/1ml

Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) Solution 1mg/1ml

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IAA is a naturally occurring plant growth regulator of the auxin family. It’s involved in cell division and elongation aspects of plant growth and development.

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Benefits

  • Easy to use
  • Used as a supplement in growth media like MS media or Gamborg’s media for callus initiation.
  • Involved in both primary and lateral root initiation.
  • Regulate growth and developmental processes such as cell division, elongation, and tissue differentiation.

Applications

  • This substance plays crucial roles in various aspects of plant physiology, including cell enlargement, division, tissue differentiation, and responses to environmental stimuli such as light and gravity.
  • In plant tissue culture, it fosters the development of organs such as shoots and roots.
  • In horticulture, it is used to promote adventitious root growth.
  • It functions as a vital supplement in growth media formulations like MS media or Gamborg’s media, facilitating callus initiation.
  • Auxin sprays containing IAA can be used in some crops to improve fruit sets and prevent premature fruit drop.

How To Use

  1. Prepare liquid tissue culture media using PCT’s MS, DKW, or any other alternative media. 
  2. Add sugar based on the quantity of media you’re making (generally for 1-liter media 30 grams of sugar is added), 1 ml/L PPM, and 3-4 grams per liter of gellan gum or 6-8 grams per liter of agar.
  3. Then, add the desired quantity of the plant hormone.
  4. Autoclave the medium for 20 minutes at 15 psi and 121℃.
  5. Your media is ready!
  • Product Details

    1. Product Name Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) Solution
    2. Synonyms IAA; Heteroauxin
    3. Molecular Formula C10H9NO2
    4. Molecular Weight 175.19
    5. CAS No. 87-51-4
    6. Capacity 100 mL
    7. Material Liquid
    8. Appearance Colorless, clear liquid
    9. Color Transparent
    10. Solubility Miscible with water
    11. Suitability for Tissue Culture Passes