6-Benzylaminopurine (6-BAP or BAP)

6-Benzylaminopurine, or 6-BAP, is a man-made plant hormone that helps plants grow. It belongs to a group called cytokinins, which are important for plant health.

–> Key Functions of 6-BAP:
1. Helps Plants Grow New Shoots:

6-BAP encourages plants to make new shoots, especially in lab settings where plants are grown in tissue culture. This helps grow more plants quickly.

2. Slows Down Aging:

This hormone helps keep leaves green and healthy longer by preventing them from aging too quickly. It helps retain important nutrients and chlorophyll.

3. Encourages Branching:

6-BAP can help side buds grow by reducing the dominance of the main stem. This makes the plant bushier and more full.

4. Boosts Fruit Growth:

In many crops, like tomatoes and strawberries, 6-BAP can help increase the number of fruits and improve their growth, leading to better harvests.

5. Increases Overall Yield:

By promoting more flowers and larger fruits, 6-BAP can help farmers get more produce from their crops.