Effect of plant growth regulators on paprik - A review

The commercial importance of paprika both as a spice and a vegetable with large scale cultivation in both tropical and sub tropical regions are increasing. High temperature, low humidity and other relative ill effects of tropical climate frequently disturbs the crop husbandry of paprika, with relevance to their plant growth, development and yield. The increased fruit drop and decreased percentage of fruit set, delay in flowering are the major issues lead to low productivity in paprika. Auxins especially NAA had positive effect on plant growth, early flowering, yield and quality attributes. Application of GA3 also had significant effect on growth and yield attributes.