Regulation of plant metalbolism by alpha,beta- or beta,gamma-unsaturated carboxylic acids or derivatives thereof.

摘要

A plant metabolism regulating agent comprising as an active ingredient an alpha,beta or beta,gamma-unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivative. It is useful for controlling the metabolism of a plant, facilitating the growth of a beneficial plant such as cereals by inhibiting the growth of undesirable plants or eradicating them, regulating the growth of a plant and dwarfing a plant.