My Educational Programs / Sessions @ Cultivate

Back2Basics: Plant growth management – success with PGRs
Tuesday, July 18 • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Plant Growth Regulators or Retardants (PGRs) are common chemical tools used to control or manipulate plant growth for delivering higher quality plants to the marketplace. There are several core principles when using PGRs and this session will address them in clear and supportive detail. PGR resources, application types, environmental conditions, and target goals will be discussed. By attending this session you will know what to do and what not to do with PGRs, ensuring you greater success with ornamental plants.

                



    James Gibson

    Technical Lead at Syngenta Flowers 

    James "Jamie" Gibson received his B.S. in plant and soil sciences in 1996 from West Virginia University, Morgantown. He later earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in 2000 and 2003, respectively, from North Carolina State University. After graduate school he worked as an assistant professor at the University of Florida. In 2007 he became Corporate Manager of Quality Control for Conrad Fafard, Inc., followed by Fafard’s R&D Director and Technical Services Manager for Syngenta Flowers. His current position is Technical Lead for Syngenta Flowers working with broker and grower communities on flower trials and crop culture.



    Syngenta Flowers North America
    Special packaging to guarantee cuttings arrive in the best possible condition

    Syngenta Flowers North America is one of the largest wholesale breeders of hybrid flower seed and cuttings in the world – developing and producing flower seeds and cuttings for growers internationally. Syngenta Flowers is dedicated to the breeding innovative flower varieties that offer outstanding performance in the professional greenhouse, at retail, in the landscape and in the home garden. In addition to legendary genetics, we support industry professionals with world-class customer service, in-depth cultural information, flexible and exciting marketing programs, and a deep understanding of plants from many points of view. Syngenta Flowers has garnered more than 35 international awards for introducing hybrid annuals to the world, including such garden mainstays as Calliope® Interspecific Geraniums, Titan™ Poinsettias, Diabunda™ Dianthus, Endurio™ Violas, Sparkler™ Cleome, and Magellan™ Zinnias.



    Address: 2280 Hecker Pass Hwy. Gilroy, CA 95020
    Email:     info@syngenta.com     Contact:    
    Phone:    408-847-7333    FAX:     408-848-5429

                       







    About Syngenta Flowers North America

    Syngenta Flowers North America is one of the largest wholesale breeders of hybrid flower seed and cuttings in the world – developing and producing flower seeds and cuttings for growers internationally.
    Syngenta Flowers is dedicated to the breeding innovative flower varieties that offer outstanding performance in the professional greenhouse, at retail, in the landscape and in the home garden. In addition to legendary genetics, we support industry professionals with world-class customer service, in-depth cultural information, flexible and exciting marketing programs, and a deep understanding of plants from many points of view.
    Syngenta Flowers has garnered more than 35 international awards for introducing hybrid annuals to the world, including such garden mainstays as Calliope® Interspecific Geraniums, Titan™ Poinsettias, Diabunda™ Dianthus, Endurio™ Violas, Sparkler™ Cleome, and Magellan™ Zinnias.

    Meeting customer needs
    Whether you are a grower, young plant raiser, distributor or retailer, we have unique integrated solutions to help your business thrive. What’s more, you have access to our full range of experts. They can provide you with practical assistance on the ideal genetics and crop protection for your specific needs and commercial success.

    Rooting Stations
    Syngenta Flowers is committed to its customer’s success and has developed special packaging to guarantee cuttings arrive in the best possible condition. Our independent licensed root and sell locations and our regional rooting locations have been serving our customers for decades.


               

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