Stimulating effect of petroleum acid salts on plants
Authors
R.A. Asadova
Institute of Petrochemical Processes of the Ministry of Science and Education
R. Z. Bagirzade
Institute of Petrochemical Processes of the Ministry of Science and Education
Keywords:
stimulant, naphthenic acid, root system
Abstract
Plant growth stimulants, also called phytohormones, are low molecular weight organic substances produced by plants and performing regulatory functions. They are able to act at very low concentrations (of the order of 10-11 mol/l), cause various physiological and morphological changes in parts of plants that are sensitive to their action. Considering the importance and high significance of biostimulants for the development and growth of plants, the research in the development and synthesis of new stimulating drugs for plants is of high scientific and practical interest. In this direction, studies based on petroleum raw materials are of particular interest. The presented article shows the results of research in the field of synthesis and application of new plant growth stimulants based on salts of petroleum acids on the example of ornamental plants. The stimulating effect of the solutions of salts of petroleum acids on the root system of Ficus elastica plant was studied. The composition and structure of the obtained compounds were confirmed by IR spectroscopy.
