Effects
- Antitranspirant - Induces stomatal closure, decreasing transpiration to prevent water loss.
- Inhibits fruit ripening
- Responsible for seed dormancy by inhibiting cell growth – inhibits seed germination
- Inhibits the synthesis of Kinetin nucleotide
- Downregulates enzymes needed for photosynthesis.
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