Used in plant tissue culture as a growth regulator to stimulate cell division, root formation, and callus development. Promotes early root initiation in cuttings and enhances plant regeneration in micropropagation. Applied in research settings to study auxin-mediated growth responses. Also utilized in controlled environments for improving seed germination and seedling vigor. Its stability in alkaline conditions makes it suitable for use in certain nutrient media formulations where pH fluctuates.