{"id":16948,"date":"2024-06-21T09:15:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T08:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/?p=16948"},"modified":"2025-06-19T09:03:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T08:03:57","slug":"phytohormones-types-functions-and-agricultural-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/en\/phytohormones-types-functions-and-agricultural-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Phytohormones: Types, Functions, and Agricultural Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phytohormones are molecules produced by plants that function as chemical messengers. These hormones regulate crucial processes such as growth, defense against pathogens, and stress tolerance. There are several types of phytohormones including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/en\/auxins-what-are-they-used-for\/\"><strong>auxins<\/strong><\/a>, gibberellins, cytokinins, abscisic acid, and ethylene. Each one plays specific roles in the development and physiology of plants.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Types of <br><strong>Phytohormones<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Las fitohormonas son esenciales para la coordinaci\u00f3n del crecimiento y desarrollo de las plantas. Existen varios tipos, cada una con funciones espec\u00edficas y vitales para distintos procesos fisiol\u00f3gicos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns columnaDerechaBorder is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> <strong>Auxins<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Auxins are a type of phytohormone that plays multiple roles in plant development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adventitious root formation:<\/strong> They are crucial in the formation of new roots from non-root parts of the plant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cell elongation in the stem:<\/strong> They stimulate cell elongation, fundamental for the plant&#8217;s longitudinal growth, regulating specific genes that control cell wall expansion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apical dominance:<\/strong> They control apical dominance, where the main shoot inhibits the growth of lateral shoots, ensuring the plant grows primarily in height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plant tropisms:<\/strong> They play a role in tropisms, the plant&#8217;s orientation movements in response to external stimuli such as light (phototropism) and gravity (gravitropism).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns columnaDerechaBorder is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gibberellins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gibberellins regulate various aspects of plant growth and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Internode elongation:<\/strong> They promote internode elongation, thus increasing stem length.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Youth and sexuality of flowers:<\/strong> They influence the determination of flower youth and sexuality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seed growth and germination:<\/strong> They are vital for seed germination, triggering signaling cascades that allow the break of dormancy and the start of seedling growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns columnaDerechaBorder is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cytokinins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cytokinins participate in numerous cellular processes and plant development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stem and root morphogenesis:<\/strong> They regulate the formation and growth of these parts in collaboration with auxins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chloroplast maturation:<\/strong> They are involved in the maturation of chloroplasts, essential for photosynthesis and energy metabolism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cell division:<\/strong> They promote cell division in meristematic tissues, facilitating growth and cellular differentiation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns columnaDerechaBorder is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Abscisic Acid (ABA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abscisic acid is critical for the plant&#8217;s response to stress and the regulation of various developmental processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Growth regulation:<\/strong> It inhibits excessive growth processes under stress conditions, favoring resource conservation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stomatal closure:<\/strong> It controls transpiration and gas exchange, vital for responding to water stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seed maturation and dormancy:<\/strong> It plays a central role in seed maturation and dormancy induction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interaction with gibberellins in germination:<\/strong> It regulates the balance between dormancy and growth during seed germination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns columnaDerechaBorder is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ethylene<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ethylene is a gaseous phytohormone involved in various adaptive responses and plant maturation processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ethylene production:<\/strong> It is produced in response to environmental and physiological signals, regulating multiple developmental processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Geotropic response:<\/strong> It helps orient plant organs in response to gravity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Growth inhibition:<\/strong> It can act as a growth inhibitor under certain conditions, helping the plant adapt to adverse situations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#97cc340d\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Functions of<br><strong>Phytohormones<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\">Regulation of growth and development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">Phytohormones are fundamental for regulating plant growth and development. They control cell division and elongation, tissue differentiation, and morphogenesis, allowing plants to develop appropriate structures and functions in response to different environmental conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/growing-plant-in-hands-2023-11-27-05-07-43-utc.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/growing-plant-in-hands-2023-11-27-05-07-43-utc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16938\" style=\"width:337px;height:auto\" 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11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Stress response<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Phytohormones play a crucial role in the plant&#8217;s response to stress conditions, helping them adapt and survive in adverse environments such as drought and extreme temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Water stress:<\/strong> ABA is key in the response to water stress, promoting stomatal closure to reduce water loss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extreme temperatures:<\/strong> Auxins and gibberellins regulate growth under heat or cold conditions, adjusting the plant&#8217;s metabolism and growth rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defense against pathogens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phytohormones are essential in plant defense against pathogens, activating immune responses that protect against diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" src=\"\">&nbsp;<strong>Salicylic acid (SA) and jasmonic acid (JA):<\/strong> SA is associated with systemic acquired resistance, while JA is involved in local response against pathogens and herbivores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Synthetics<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are chemical compounds designed to mimic the action of natural phytohormones, used extensively in agriculture to regulate growth and improve crop yields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important ones are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA):<\/strong> A synthetic analogue of auxins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paclobutrazol:<\/strong> A plant growth regulator whose main action is to inhibit the biosynthesis of gibberellins, helping to control and limit excessive plant growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/150x150.png\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"211\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16778\" style=\"width:129px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/150x150.png 211w, https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/150x150-146x146.png 146w, 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4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Natural Biostimulants<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complex mixtures of compounds derived from biological sources that promote plant growth and enhance stress resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plant extracts:<\/strong> Rich in phytohormones and vitamins, used to stimulate root growth and improve nutrient absorption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marine-derived phytohormones:<\/strong> Play a fundamental role in coordinating growth processes and plant behavior throughout their life cycles, promoting apical growth during all phenological stages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phytohormones play a crucial role in plant physiology and have significant applications in modern agriculture. Their study and use continue to evolve, offering new opportunities to improve crop productivity and sustainability. With advances in biotechnology and ongoing research, phytohormones will continue to be a vital tool for future agriculture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Frequently Asked Questions<br><strong> about Phytohormones<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1718264690000\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>What are phytohormones and what is their main function?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Phytohormones are molecules produced by plants that function as chemical messengers. They regulate crucial processes such as growth, defense against pathogens, and stress tolerance. Each type of phytohormone plays specific roles in plant development and physiology.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1718264819768\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the main types of phytohormones and their functions?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The main types of phytohormones and their functions are:<br\/><strong>Auxins:<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; Formation of adventitious roots.<br\/>&#8211; Cell elongation in the stem.<br\/>&#8211; Apical dominance.<br\/>&#8211; Tropisms (phototropism and gravitropism).<br\/><strong>Gibberellins:<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; Internode elongation.<br\/>&#8211; Youth and sexuality of flowers.<br\/>&#8211; Seed growth and germination.<br\/><strong>Cytokinins:<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; Morphogenesis of stems and roots.<br\/>&#8211; Chloroplast maturation.<br\/>&#8211; Cell division.<br\/><strong>Abscisic Acid (ABA):<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; Growth regulation.<br\/>&#8211; Stomatal closure.<br\/>&#8211; Seed maturation and dormancy.<br\/><strong>Ethylene:<\/strong><br\/>&#8211; Geotropic response.<br\/>&#8211; Growth inhibition.<br\/>&#8211; Fruit ripening.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1718264833856\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How are phytohormones produced and distributed in plants?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Phytohormones are produced in various parts of the plant such as roots, stems, leaves, and fruits. They are distributed through the phloem and xylem, and their production is regulated by internal and external factors, allowing for a precise adaptive response.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1718264848440\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the role of phytohormones in stress response?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Phytohormones play a crucial role in plant response to stress conditions, helping them adapt and survive in adverse environments. For example, abscisic acid (ABA) is key in the response to water stress, promoting stomatal closure to reduce water loss.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1718264864103\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do different phytohormones interact with each other?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Phytohormones interact with each other to regulate plant growth and development in a coordinated manner. These interactions can be synergistic or antagonistic. For example, auxins and cytokinins collaborate in promoting cell division, while abscisic acid and gibberellins have opposite effects on seed germination.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1718264877336\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the applications of phytohormones in agriculture?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Phytohormones have several agricultural applications:<br\/><strong>Synthetic Growth Regulators:<\/strong><br\/>-Naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA), a synthetic analogue of auxins.<br\/>-Paclobutrazol, an inhibitor of gibberellin biosynthesis.<br\/><strong>Natural Biostimulants:<\/strong><br\/>-Plant and algae extracts, which contain cytokinins, auxins, and gibberellins, used to stimulate growth and improve stress resistance.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1718264895712\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What recent innovations exist in the study of phytohormones?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Recent research has identified new molecules that function as phytohormones and improved the understanding of their mechanisms of action. Sequencing and genomic analysis techniques have allowed the identification of specific receptors and action mechanisms. Additionally, biotechnology has facilitated the generation of transgenic plants and the use of beneficial microorganisms that produce phytohormones.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1718958158270\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do phytohormones impact crop improvement?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Innovations in phytohormones have led to the development of new strategies to increase food production, especially in extreme conditions. Synthetic growth regulators and natural biostimulants have optimized crop development and improved stress resistance, promoting sustainable and efficient growth.<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>For more information about phytohormones and their applications in agriculture, consult with agronomy experts or research specific products that contain these phytohormones.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phytohormones are molecules produced by plants that function as chemical messengers. 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