6-Benzylaminopurine

Description

6-Benzyladenine, also called 6-benzylaminopurine, is a synthetic cytokinin that stimulates cell division in plants. Among other actions, it spurs plant growth, sets blossoms, and improves fruit quality.
Cytokinins are in the plant growth hormone family. As part of his pioneering research in plant growth regulators, plant physiologist Folke K. Skoog at the University of Wisconsin–Madison synthesized 6-benzyladenine and demonstrated its efficacy.
In a recent C&EN “Periodic Graphics” page, author Andy Brunning included 6-benzyladenine in a roundup of how “flower food” helps to?preserve cut flowers. He notes that the growth regulator’s contribution to preservation is maintaining petal colors. 6-Benzyladenine is similarly used to extend the shelf lives of broccoli florets and shredded cabbage to make them more attractive to customers.

The Uses of 6-Benzylaminopurine

6-Benzylaminopurine is a plant growth regulator that belongs to the class of first generation synthetic cytokinin used in agriculture.
6-Benzylaminopurine has been used:
to induce sprouting in plant materials.
in seed germination medium for culturing of seeds.
to modify Murashige and Skoog (MS) media for shoot initiation.
inhibitor of respiratory kinase in plants.
6-Benzylaminopurine, benzyl adenine (BAP) is a synthetic cytokinin which together with auxins elicits plant growth and development responses. BAP is a widely use cytokinin supplement to plant growth media such as Murashige and Skoog medium, Gamborg’s medium, and Chu’s N6 medium.

What are the applications of Application

6-Benzylaminopurine is a purine reported to induce positive inotropic effects through activation of P2-purinergic receptors