Application of Indole-3-acetic Acid Potassium Salt (IAA-K) in Turkey
Turkey’s agricultural diversity—driven by climates ranging from Mediterranean (coastal regions) to continental (Central Anatolia) and arid (Southeastern Anatolia)—poses unique challenges: summer droughts, winter frosts, soil salinity, and erratic rainfall.
Indole-3-acetic Acid Potassium Salt (IAA-K), a water-soluble auxin analog, excels at regulating cell growth, enhancing nutrient uptake, and boosting stress resistance. These traits make it a vital tool for Turkish farmers across key crops, as tailored to local conditions below.
1. Olive Cultivation (Aegean & Mediterranean Coasts) --- Application of Indole-3-acetic Acid Potassium Salt
Turkey’s olive orchards (Izmir, Aydın, Antalya) thrive in hot, dry summers (30-40℃) but struggle with low rainfall (300-600 mm/year) and fruit drop. IAA-K addresses two critical needs: fruit retention and drought adaptation. During olive fruit development (June-August),…