Photoselective film proves effective for controlling height in potted gardenia plants
Monday, May 4, 2009 - 13:14
in Biology & Nature
To grow the high-quality potted plants preferred by consumers, many growers use chemical 'regulators' designed to affect plant growth and development. The use of chemical growth retardants is standard practice in the production of compact gardenia plants; the chemicals are used to reduce plants' internode length, and encourage the production of lateral shoots that create aesthetically pleasing, spherical plants with plentiful flower buds. Chemical sprays are effective at reducing gardenia plant height, but need to be applied regularly - a practice that increases the cost of production and contributes to environmental pollution...