Putrescine is named for its foul smell. It is produced by the breakdown of amino acids after the death of an organism. Putrescine is a polyamine plant growth regulator affecting the synthesis of macromolecules and the development of root systems in plants.
| Molecular Formula | NH2(CH2)4NH2 · 2HCl |
| References | Wu, Q., Zou, Y., He, X., & Luo, P. (2011). Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi can alter some root characters and physiological status in trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata L. Raf.) seedlings. Plant Growth Regulation, 65(2), 273-278. doi:10.1007/s10725-011-9598-6 |
