FLOWER FORMATION IN THE PINEAPPLE PLANT AS CONTROLLED BY 2,4-D AND NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID

14 December 1945

journal article
research article
Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science

Vol. 102 (2659) , 621
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.102.2659.621

Abstract

Naphthaleneacetic acid and 2,4-di-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) were equally effective for flower induction in pineapples. 1 oz. of either induced flowering in 113,000 plants. 1 dollar''s worth of 2,4-D treated 536,000 plants.

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