Influence of paclobutrazol on temperate fruit crops: A review

Abstract

Paclobutrazol is a plant growth retardant and is antagonist of gibberellins. Paclobutrazol is used to alter growth, chlorophyll content, photosynthesis, transpiration, stomatal conductance and uptake of nutrient in different temperate fruit crops. It also improves plant resistance to drought stress, has darker green leaves, higher resistance against fungi and bacteria, and enhanced development of roots.