California Apple Growers Get New PGR

Posted by Christina Herrick|April 15, 2011

Fine Americas, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of plant growth regulators for the fruit industry, recently announced the California registration of Novagib® plant growth regulator for use on apples. Featuring an ultra-pure formulation of GA4 gibberellins, Novagib® improves overall skin finish and fruit quality by protecting apples from moisture-related russet.

“Now, California apple growers can take advantage of the proven performance of Novagib®,” said Fine Americas president Greg Johnson. “In addition to protecting apples from moisture-related russet, Novagib® has shown the ability to improve fruit size, finish and overall quality. Plus, it’s approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic production systems.”

Other PGRs marketed by Fine Americas include Exilis Plus®, Perlan®, and Falgro®. Featuring the highest percentage of 6-BA of any PGR labeled for apples and pears, Exilis Plus® increases fruit size and quality through selective thinning. Perlan® contains ultra-pure GA4 plus 6-BA for improved typiness and fruit sizing in apples. And Falgro® features GA3 for increased quality and yield in grapes, citrus, and cherries.

For more information about these products, including current labels and MSDS, interested parties should visit www.fine-americas.com or call 888-474-FINE (3463).