Study on Physiochemical Properties of Fruits as Influenced by Naphthalene Acetic Acid: A Review

Abstract

Naphthalene acetic acid has various physiological roles viz., encouraging cell division and enlargement of cells. Naphthalene acetic acid can enter into plant by various means like through leaves, branches and tender skin etc. and can influence plant and fruit properties. Naphthalene acetic acid increases the growth rate of fruit which results into a bigger size at harvest without any undesirable reduction in yield and will eventually enhances the quality of the fruit. Naphthalene acetic acid is toxic to plants at high concentrations. Increased amounts of Naphthalene acetic acid has undesirable effects and cause growth embarrassment. High concentrations can check the rate of many metabolic reactions.