Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are widely used by growers as a tool to control plant height, form and flowering in ornamental plant production. However, using PGRs can be challenging, because plants respond in different ways to PGRs depending on species, cultivar, growing conditions, and the PGR utilized. Ongoing research is needed to keep PGR guidelines up to date. New PGRs on the market have not been evaluated for use in many crops, but growers want to take advantage of their use.  Findings on the use of one newer PGR are presented in this article:  PGRs  

Long Island Area Meeting August 2nd

Join us for an engaging educational program

and enjoy a tour of the beautiful Queens Botanical Garden on Tuesday, August 2.  Speakers hail from the QBG, from the Greenbelt Native Plant Center and from the New York Botanical Garden on topics from specialty crops and plant conservation to innovative ideas on sustainability and water use.  

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