Use of n-substituted alanine derivatives as plant growth regulators

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A plant growth regulator comprising as the active, substance, one or more N-substituted alanine derivatives of the general formula:, wherein X represents halogen atom or trifluoromethyl R represents hydrogen, straight chain or branched chain alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, alkenyl having 2-4 carbon atoms, an alkali metal atom or amine-forming residue and n is zero or an integer of 1 or 2, with the proviso that when n is 2, X may be same or different together with an inert carrier or diluent in particular, an agent effective for controlling suckers of tobacco and a process for regulating plant growth by using said plant growth regulator.