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Methyl indole-3-acetate is used in the field of plant biology research, where it serves as a model compound for studying auxin activity, a class of plant hormones that regulate various aspects of plant growth and development. Investigations often focus on its role in the elongation of plant cells, differentiation, and division. Researchers may also examine how Methyl indole-3-acetate influences gene expression related to plant morphogenesis and stress responses. As a synthetic analog of naturally occurring auxins, it is used to dissect the pathways through which plants respond to hormonal signals. Its application extends to the study of tropisms, such as phototropism and gravitropism, where Methyl indole-3-acetate assists in understanding the molecular and physiological mechanisms underlying these directional growth processes.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Methyl indole-3-acetate, 1 g | sc-257784 | 1 g | $61.00 |