We
at Researchchemicals4u make no secret of the fact we have a wide
variety of plant food chemicals, some of which, at first glance, seem
remarkably similar. What, for example, is the difference between nrg-2
and nrg-3? Well, a chemist would say it�s the R-groups � the
reactive part of the structure. NRG-2 is more potent than nrg-3, but
acts in a different way.
The
reason these chemicals work at all is because they were originally
developed to enhance neurotransmitter action in humans, and amazingly,
plants have the same neurotransmitters – for example norepinephrine,
dopamine and serotonin. Just as in mammals, norepinephrine is released
in response to stress, forcing the plant to manufacture sugars and grow
faster (the reason being, so it can propagate itself sooner � the
obvious way to escape danger is to grow somewhere else.) Serotonin is
routinely produced in a range of plants including plantain, pineapple,
banana, kiwifruit, plums, and tomatoes. It�s also found in stinging
nettles and tobacco plants, as well as some herbal remedies. However,
its effect as a natural antidepressant is doubtful, as plant serotonin
can�t cross the blood-brain barrier.
What is now known for
certain is that when stimulated or stopped from being �switched
off,� these transmitters have a beneficial effect on plant growth and
propagation. It is for this reason that scientists buy NRG-3 � to
develop new plant foods. You may wonder why they don�t just use NRG-2,
as it�s so potent. The reason is the same as for humans � more
isn�t always a good thing.
If
plants are stimulated into growth too quickly, it places a heavy demand
on nutrients in the soil. If these nutrients are readily available, the
plant can suffer from �fertiliser burn� � literally overdosing on
soil chemicals. This can dry out the roots and even kill the plant.
Sometimes, less potent research chemicals provide better results than
highly active ones.