A meta-analysis and systematic review of plant growth regulator use in blueberry production.

ABSTRACT: Plant growth regulators (PGRs) include natural and synthetic plant phytohormones and other substances with the capacity to shape one or more aspects of plant growth and development at small concentrations. PGRs are commonly utilized in tree fruit and table grape production to reduce fruit set (thinning) and increase fruit size, coloration, and quality. However, use of PGRs in the production of berry crops, such as blueberry, is less common despite the abundance of production issues and the breadth of PGRs generally registered for fruit crops. This meta-analysis and systematic review discusses the past and current literature surrounding PGR use in blueberry production. First, we highlight the lack of PGRs registered and available to use in blueberry production relative to the increase in bl

SUBMITTER: Dick D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12405187 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature