[shaggyballs]

Is everyone really using TRIACONTANOL incorrectly?

In the research which is presently being conducted utilizing 1-triacontanol as a plant growth regulator, use is being made of a relatively large amount of surfactants in the chemical formulation in an effort to render the 1-triacontanol soluble in water. As is well known, 1-triacontanol is basically insoluble in water. Of course, the use of a large amount of water is imperative in order to economically and effectively apply the chemical formulation to large areas of growing plants. Accordingly, it is imperative to render the 1-triacontanol water soluble so that it can be properly disbursed in a large quantity of water which is to be subsequently applied to the plants. However, the organic solvents which are presently being utilized to make the 1-triacontanol soluble in water, for example, the use of certain chemicals such as chloroform and chemical surfactants and also the use of other water insoluble solvents, have been found to be detrimental to both plant life and to the environment. Thus, it has been found, for example that the use of surfactants coats the plant, thereby preventing entry of the 1-triacontanol into the plant and, consequently, the plant growth properties of the 1-triacontanol are rendered less effective.

surfactants coat the plant, thereby preventing entry of the 1-triacontanol into the plant.
https://www.google.com.br/patents/US4333758


Triacontanol exerts its growth stimulating effects at a PH of 7 or more PH 8-9 being found optimum.
https://books.google.com/books?id=Z2g...l%20ph&f=false

What ph are you applying it at?

[Kcar]

Polysorbate 20?

[Storm Shadow]

https://link.springer.com/article/10....099-013-0054-x

Influence of foliar-applied triacontanol on growth, gas exchange characteristics, and chlorophyll fluorescence at different growth stages in wheat under saline conditions


https://www.hindawi.com/journals/tswj/2013/308651/

Selected physiological and biochemical parameters were monitored at the vegetative and reproductive growth stages in potted Bougainvillea plants treated with five different concentrations of TRIA. Advanced flowering, flower bud number, and blooming rate increased significantly with 0.5 and 1.0 mg/L TRIA treatments. Similarly, photosynthetic rate, pigment content, quantum yield, and stomatal conductance increased significantly with 2.5, 1.0, and 5.0 mg/L TRIA treatments. Higher levels of N, P, and K, as well as increased total soluble solids (TSS) and higher sugar and protein contents, were recorded in treated plants. Furthermore, 46% more flowers, a 1.5-fold increase in bract weight, increased longevity, and 40% less leaf abscission were recorded following 2.5 mg/L TRIA treatment. Phenol and flavonoid contents, sucrose phosphate synthase (SPS), and antioxidant activities were also markedly increased with 2.5 and 1.0 mg/L TRIA treatments. However, ethylene production was significantly lower in the treated plants. Positive correlations were observed between leaf TSS and flowering time and flower number, between leaf sugar content and bract weight, and between net photosynthesis and bract growth and dry matter production. It can be concluded that the foliar spray of TRIA stimulates growth, enhances flowering, and improves the quality of potted Bougainvillea plants.

1-triacontanol can be used as a soil drench instead of foliar... Grow More Jump Start is loaded with TRIA

[shaggyballs]

Originally Posted by Kcar

Polysorbate 20?

Polysorbate 20 is a surfactant.

surfactants coats the plant, thereby preventing entry of the 1-triacontanol into the plant and, consequently, the plant growth properties of the 1-triacontanol are rendered less effective.

[Kcar]

Surfactants lower the surface tension of a solution leading to better uptake of said solution, be it folier, or root drench.

[shaggyballs]

Originally Posted by Kcar

Surfactants lower the surface tension of a solution leading to better uptake of said solution, be it folier, or root drench.

That was my current line of thought!
Did you check out the patent above?
It would seem that is not the case with TRIACONTANOL.
I am looking for more tangible evidence to confirm or negate this new information .

Shag

[LBOrganic]

When I make alfalfa tea and let it sit for awhile i see white stuff separate and float to the top of the liquid this is the TRIA correct?

Could I skim it of the top of the liquid and use it as a root drench?

[Fresh Start]

alfalfa tea smells like horse S***
Beware..

[omera1]

i came across this thing too many times.. but how to solve this problem? what about aceton?

[omera1]

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