Native Plants
Did you know you can access the Native Plant Information Network with your web-enabled smartphone?
The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.
About Research Literature Frequently Asked Questions Related Links
Effect of plant growth retardants on stem elongation of hibiscus species
Author(s): R. M. Warner and J. E. Erwin
Month: Apr-Jun
Year: 2003
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Horttechnology
Journal Link: http://horttech.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 13
Issue: 2
Pages: 293-296
Article Topic(s): Plant growth regulator
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Hibiscus coccineus (Scarlet rosemallow),
Abstract
Evaluates the effects of applying growth retardants on the stem elongation of hibiscus species including H. coccineus. Chlormequat chloride and Paclobutrazol inhibited stem elongation of all species. Uniconazole also reduced stem elongation of H. coccincus.Suggested Citation
R. M. Warner and J. E. Erwin. "Effect of plant growth retardants on stem elongation of hibiscus species." Horttechnology 13.2 (2003): 293-296.Go back