Spectral Plastics - IRREC/University of Florida


	Using Spectral Plastics as an Alternative to Chemical Growth Regulators

	Principle Investigators:		[Back to Env. Hort.]
	Sandra B. Wilson, University of Florida/IFAS/IRREC
	Nihal C. Rajapakse, Clemson University

	Publications:

	Wilson, S. B. and N. C. Rajapakse. 2001. Use of photoselective plastic films to control growth of three perennial salvias. J. Appl. Hort. 3(2):71-74, July-December, 2001.

	Wilson, S. B. and N. C. Rajapakse. 2001. Growth control of Lisianthus by photoselective plastic films. HortTechnology 11:581-584

	Wilson, S. B. and N. C. Rajapakse. 2001. Growth regulation of sub-tropical perennials by photoselective plastic films. J. Environ. Hort. 19:65-68.

	Krumfolz, L. A., S. B. Wilson, and N. C. Rajapakse. 2001. Growth control of Salvia x 'IndigoSpires' by photoselective plastic films. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 114:241-243.

	Decoteau, D. R., S. B. Wilson, C. L. Ray, and H. H. Graham. 1996. A plant physiologist's view of the perception of light and color by plants. Proc. 26th Nat. Ag. Plastics Con. 158-163.

	News articles:

	Rajapakse, N. C. and S. B. Wilson. 2002. Photoselective greenhouse films can control growth. GM Pro. 22(4):52-59.

	Wilson, S. B., P. J. Stoffella, and L. A. Krumfolz. 2001. Using plastic films to regulate perennial growth. American Nurserymen 194(8):50.

	Wilson, S. B., L. A. Krumfolz, and N. C. Rajapakse. 2001. Photoselective films for height control. Ornamental Outlook 10(10):12-13.

	Kimpel, P. 2002. Plastic film being tested to regulate plant growth. Explore Research at the University of Florida 7(1):4-5.

	Acknowledgements:

	Mitsui Chemicals America Inc.
	Robrick Nursery
	PanAmerican Seed Co.
	Fafard, Inc.
	Laurie Krumfolz Mecca

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