Growth Promoting Effect of a Transpiration Suppressant on Cotton

The transpiration suppressant Tag 16 (polyethylene emulsion), which is known to form thin films on leaves, was sprayed on cotton plants grown under varying weather and soil moisture conditions. In hot, dry weather and under restricted water supply 10 and 15% solution of the original Tag 16 promoted extension growth and increased fresh and dry weight of plants. In hot, humid weather three sprays at weekly intervals did not have any effect on plant height, fresh and dry weight, leaf number and flowering.