CAS 83657-22-1: Uniconazole

Uniconazole is a synthetic plant growth regulator, which is derived from triazole compounds. It acts as a potent inhibitor of gibberellin biosynthesis, specifically targeting enzymes involved in gibberellin production. By inhibiting gibberellins, uniconazole reduces internode elongation and alters growth patterns, resulting in shorter, more compact plants. Uniconazole is used in various horticultural and agricultural applications. It is commonly employed to modulate plant growth, enhance stress resistance, and improve yield and quality. In ornamental plants, it helps maintain desirable plant architecture and reduces the need for mechanical pruning. In agriculture, uniconazole can be used to control plant size and increase resistance to environmental stresses such as drought and salinity. Its precise action on gibberellin biosynthesis enables targeted growth control, making it a valuable tool for researchers and practitioners in plant sciences and agronomy.

Uniconazole is a plant growth regulator that inhibit cytochrome P450 707As (Ki=68 nM).

Uniconazole

Applications Uniconazole is a plant growth regulator, absorbed by the stems and roots. Uniconazole is used to reduce lodging in rice; to reduce vegetative growth and increase flowering of ornamentals; and to reduce vegetative growth and the need for pruning in trees. Uniconazole is an insecticide. References Khush, G., et al.: Plant Mol Biol., 35, 25 (19970), Qiu, J., et al.: Plant Growth Regul., 47, 75 (2005), Zhang, A., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 59, 4300 (2011),