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Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid

Blossom & fruit retention.

₹56.00

Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid

Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid (NAA) occupies a unique and highly specialized position within agricultural growth regulation. As a synthetic auxin, it mimics the effects of naturally occurring Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) but offers significantly higher chemical stability and persistence within plant tissues. While purely synthetic inputs face heavy scrutiny in strict organic paradigms, specific, highly monitored 4.5% Soluble Liquid (SL) formulations of NAA are frequently utilized in transitional farming or under specific organic exemptions due to their unparalleled ability to prevent catastrophic harvest loss. The primary mechanism of NAA is the suppression of endogenous ethylene gas production at the pedicel—the critical junction where the fruit or flower attaches to the stem. By halting the formation of the abscission layer, NAA physically stops flowers and unripe fruits from falling off the plant. Research indicates that exogenous applications of NAA can also alleviate the inhibitory effects of short-term osmotic and drought stress in crops like maize. For an e-commerce platform, targeting the anxiety of crop loss through keywords like "organic flower drop prevention," "natural fruit setting bio-stimulant," and "harvest retention sprays" directly addresses the pain points of commercial farmers.

🧾 DESCRIPTION:

Formulated to meet the stringent demands of high-value agriculture, this Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid (NAA) 4.5% SL product is a highly specialized plant growth promoter focused entirely on harvest retention. While maintaining compliance with targeted transitional and eco-farming protocols through highly refined extraction and carrier systems, it serves as an essential tool for preventing catastrophic crop loss due to premature flower or fruit abortion. This premium liquid fertilizer additive intervenes directly at the cellular level to suppress localized ethylene gas production, effectively halting the formation of the abscission layer that causes fruit drop. Optimized for digital searches like "organic flower drop prevention" and "harvest retention sprays," this formulation ensures that the maximum amount of pollinated flowers survive to become heavy, marketable fruits.

🧪 COMPOSITION (Typical Values):

  • Active Ingredient: Alpha Naphthyl Acetic Acid (NAA) 4.5% Soluble Liquid.

  • Carrier Base: Aqueous organic co-solvent solution.

  • N-P-K Value: 0-0-0 (Focuses entirely on hormonal abscission regulation).

ADVANTAGES:

  • Eliminates Premature Drop: Actively suppresses endogenous ethylene production, preventing the severing of the pedicel stem and keeping flowers and young fruits firmly attached to the plant.

  • Increases Fruit Size & Weight: By holding fruits on the plant longer, it allows for extended nutrient loading, significantly increasing the final caliber, weight, and market value of the crop.

  • Uniform Crop Maturation: Synchronizes the flowering and fruiting windows, ensuring a highly uniform, singular harvest event which drastically reduces manual labor costs.

  • Pre-Harvest Retention: Prevents the devastating late-season berry drop seen in vineyards or sudden fruit drop in citrus and mango orchards just before picking.

  • Short-Term Stress Alleviation: Acts to maintain cellular turgor and metabolic function during brief periods of severe drought or osmotic stress.

🌿 DIRECTION FOR USE:

Crop Category

Growth Stage

Dosage Rate

Intended Agronomic Outcome

Fruiting Vegetables (Tomato/Chili)

At first flowering, repeat 20 days later

0.25 ml/L (10–45 ppm)

Drastically reduces flower abortion, ensures maximum fruit set.

Fruit Trees (Mango/Citrus)

Pea size, repeat at marble size

0.5 ml/L

Halts premature fruit drop, forces rapid cell sizing.

Grapes/Berries

14 days pre-harvest

0.3 ml/L

Prevents pre-harvest berry shattering and drop.

Cotton

Square formation

0.4 ml/L

Retains cotton bolls, maximizing yield per hectare.

⚠️ APPLICATION METHOD:

Administer as a highly targeted foliar spray directly onto the inflorescence (flower clusters) and developing fruit bodies. Avoid application during the absolute peak heat of the day to prevent rapid evaporation before the active compound can penetrate the plant tissue.

📦 PACKAGING:

  • 500ml – Retail Pack

  • 1 Liter – Garden Pack

  • 5 Liters – Farm Pack

  • 20 Liters – Bulk Pack