1-Naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) is a synthetic phytohormone auxin that is added to cell culture media such as Murashige & Skoog media and Chu’;s N6 media.
1-Naphthaleneacetic acid has been used:to modify MS media for the initiation of callusas a supplement in solid K3 medium for the selection of transformantsin the preparation of culture medium like V-KM medium and Cg medium
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1-Naphthaleneacetic acid is one of the synthetic auxins, used in plant propagation. It can induce the formation of lateral and adventitious roots.