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Old 10-03-2003, 08:45 PM
Martin Sykes
 
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Default Homone Rooting Powder NAA

"gray bale" wrote in message
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Sorry I must have missed out somewhere, as you obviously have not read my
question ???

Basically what is the difference between alpha and beta Naphthaleneacetic
Acid (NAA), and can I buy alpha Naphthaleneacetic Acid (NAA) ?????


I don't understand much of this but this document seems to be about the
effects of 1-Naphthaleneacetic and 2-Naphthaleneacetic ( alpha and beta ).
It describes the alpha as an active auxin and the beta as an inactive
analogue. From what I read, 1-NAA causes a lot of extra lateral root growth
but 2-NAA is little better than plain water.

http://147.46.94.112/e_journals/pdf_...14_9939207.pdf

So, Jane's right that 2-NAA isn't much good for anything although I think
it usually includes a fungicide which probably helps keep the cutting
healthy for longer while the roots form under their own steam.

As for buying 1-NAA, I did find some sites selling it for example this one
in the States has a couple of branded rooting formulas containg it:

http://www.bhocenter.com/Propag/1Propag.html

Martin