Bioactivity | Prohexadione (BX-112) calcium is a plant growth regulator. Prohexadione inhibits gibberellin biosynthesis of plants[1][2]. |
Target | Gibberellin biosynthesis |
Invitro | Prohexadione (1 mM) calcium inhibits JMJD2A demethylase activity[2].Prohexadione (1-2 mM) calcium induces the differentiation of mouse neurospheres into neurons[2].Prohexadione (100 mg/L, sprayed on the leaves) calcium alleviates saline-alkali stress in soybean seedlings[3].Prohexadione calcium induces structural resistance to fire blight infection in potted apple trees[4]. |
Name | Prohexadione calcium |
CAS | 127277-53-6 |
Formula | C10H11O5.1/2Ca.1/2Ca |
Molar Mass | 251.27 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Paulson GS, et al. Effect of a plant growth regulator prohexadione-calcium on insect pests of apple and pear. J Econ Entomol. 2005 Apr;98(2):423-31. [2]. Vavilala DT, et al. Prohexadione, a plant growth regulator, inhibits histone lysine demethylases and modulates epigenetics. Toxicol Rep. 2014 Nov 4;1:1152-1161. [3]. Feng N, et al. Prohexadione-calcium alleviates saline-alkali stress in soybean seedlings by improving the photosynthesis and up-regulating antioxidant defense. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2021 Sep 1;220:112369. [4]. McGrath MJ, et al. Evidence that prohexadione-calcium induces structural resistance to fire blight infection. Phytopathology. 2009 May;99(5):591-6. |