Gibberellic Acid (GA3) Powder
Gibberellic Acid (GA3) Powder
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Gibberellic acid (GA) is a crucial plant hormone that plays a significant role in various plant growth and development stages. Structurally, it is a tetracyclic di-terpenoid compound.
The Benefits of GA3 Powder
- Promote seed dormancy break and stimulate germination
- Increase stem length by promoting cell elongation
- Promote cell division and fruit growth
- Break bud dormancy
How To Use GA3 Powder
Follow the given steps to prepare the tissue culture media using PCT’s Gibberellic acid powder:
- Prepare liquid tissue culture media using PCT’s MS, DKW media, or any other alternative media.
- 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.
- Then, add the desired quantity of the plant hormone from the prepared PGR’s stock solution.
- Autoclave the medium for 20 minutes at 15 psi and 121℃.
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Product Information
Product Information
Product | Gibberellic Acid (GA) Powder |
Synonyms | GA3, Gibberellin A3 |
Molecular Formula | C19H22O6 |
Molecular Weight | 346.37 g/mol |
CAS No. | 77-06-5 |
Material | Powder |
Appearance | Cream to Tan powder |
Suitability | Passes for Tissue Culture |
Shipping & Storage
Shipping & Storage
Storage | Room Temperature |
Shelf Life | 3 years from the manufacturing date |
Storage Temp | 2-8°C |
HS Code | 2932.20 |
Applications
Applications
- It has a role in cell division and elongation of tissues in cultures.
- In some plants, including Arabidopsis and peas, it helps in seed germination.
- It’s supplemented with growth media like Murashige and Skoog media for the proper development of young leaves and stems.
- GA3 influences grain development and can enhance fruit size and crop production in grapes and oranges.
- It’s essential for the flowering of plants.
- The barley malting industry utilizes GA to stimulate the growth of dormant barley kernels.
- It’s also used for agricultural and home gardening uses.
Product Resources
Product Resources
Documents
- Safety Data Sheet
GA3 Powder MSDS - Certificate of Analysis
Batch #20240109
Batch #C8E9CX01
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