Paclobutrazol reduces growth and increases chlorophyll indices and gas exchanges of basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Abstract Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a medicinal, ornamental and aromatic plant, however, its size can be an obstacle to its commercialization as a potted ornamental plant. Paclobutrazol (PBZ) is a substance that can retard plant growth by inhibiting the synthesis of gibberellins. The objective of t...

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Main Authors: F. B. Santos Filho, T. I. Silva, M. G. Dias, A. C. L. Alves, J. A. S. Grossi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Internacional de Ecologia 2022-07-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Biology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1519-69842022000100701&tlng=en