Brassinosteroid phytochormones as regulators of plant growth and modulators of pesticide and fertilizer activity

  • Bogdan Nikolić Institute for Plant Protection and Environment, Teodora Drajzera 9, 11040 Belgrade
  • Hadi Waisi Faculty for Ecology and Environmental Protection, University Union-Nikola Tesla, Cara Dušana 62-64, 11000 Belgrade Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, Department of Physical Chemistry,Mike Petrovića Alasa 12-14, 11351 Vinča, Belgrade
  • Vladan Jovanović Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Banatska 31b, 11080 Zemun-Belgrade
  • Vesna Dragičević Maize Research Institute „ZemunPolje”, Slobodana Bajića 1, 11185 Belgrade
  • Sanja Djurović Institute for Plant Protection and Environment, Teodora Drajzera 9, 11040 Belgrade
Keywords: Phytohormones, Brassinosteroids, Plant growth, Plant nutrition, Plant protection,

Abstract


The mode of action of agrochemicals on plants implies the totality of their effect on plant metabolism, growth and development. The effects of different doses of 24-epibrassinolide (24-
EBL) as a class of brassinosteroid phytohormones on growth and other physiological processes in
maize plants during different development stages are reviewed in order to assess the influence of
these agrochemicals on various factors determining the yield of maize as an important agricultural
crop. In addition, several examples are given of the effects of these phytohormones on other crops, fruits and vegetables, in terms of their effect on yield, yield quality, and increase in crop resistance to some types of stress. Own results are discussed in the context of other literature data.

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Published
2018/12/29
Section
Review Paper