| abstract |
The present invention relates to methods for the regulation of plant growth, especially for fruit abscission, acceleration of ripening and latex discharge. The active substances used in these methods correspond to the formula <IMAGE> wherein X is chlorine or bromine, Y represents chlorine and R1 and R2 are both methyl, or the radical -OR3 and each of the radicals R1, R2 and R3 independently represent alkyl radicals, or the group -COR4, wherein R4 stands for an alkyl radical. |