| Phytohormone | Activity |
| Abscisic acid | It is a stress hormone. It induces seed dormancy and is responsible for the closure of stomata. |
| GA3 | Gibberellins are responsible for inducing bolting in cabbage. |
| 2,4−D | It is a synthetic auxin, that is used as a herbicide. |
| Ethephon | It is broken down as and released as ethylene in plants that fastens the ripening of fruits. |