Tuning in very late, for my first permies post 💪
I've gone down the wormhole of synthetic auxin research, to the point my fridge is packing two kilos of IBA-K and NAA. My aspiration now is to experiment with their application as powder to root cuttings and foliage spray.
What got me to this point is the ridiculous prices for tubs of 98.5% talc powder with 1.5% active ingredients. I figured, if I can get the active ingredients, I can do it myself!
From my research, auxins will tell plant 'stem' cells (which can grow into anything) to forget how to grow into anything else other than roots. I've also learned that sometimes it's beneficial to let the cut heal over a bit before applying the rooting powder.
