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MSU Extension Chapter 4 Plant Growth Regulators. MSU Extension A plant growth regulator is a chemical that alters a plant’s vegetative growth or reproductive.

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1 MSU Extension Chapter 4 Plant Growth Regulators

2 MSU Extension A plant growth regulator is a chemical that alters a plant’s vegetative growth or reproductive characteristics.

3 MSU Extension Growth Regulators n Anti- gibberellins or inhibitors –inhibits production of hormone that controls cell elongation n auxin type –similar to natural plant chemicals F 2,4-D, dicamba –growth regulators at sub lethal dose

4 MSU Extension Growth regulators are regulated by FIFRA as pesticides. Handle accordingly.

5 MSU Extension Tree Growth Regulation n Gibberellin inhibitors block cell elongation n Soil or trunk injected –move in xylem to growth points n Activity depends on…. – tree species – application rate – environmental conditions – trimming severity

6 MSU Extension Tree Growth Regulation n Sprout inhibitors –incorporated into wound dressing materials –inhibit production of suckers or water sprouts

7 MSU Extension Roadside Turf Regulation n Suppress seedhead development n Reduce growth… –for 2 to 6 weeks –applied in spring before seedhead formation –treated turf is often darker green –different grasses respond differently

8 MSU Extension Broadleaf herbicides can often be mixed with growth regulators. Check labels carefully.

9 MSU Extension Roadside Turf Regulation n Selecting & using regulators… –results from the type of regulator –rates vary by species –timing affects results –growth stage affects results –environmental conditions impact results

10 MSU Extension Rates are crucial. Small changes can have major impacts. Read label carefully.

11 MSU Extension Chapter 5 Other Right- of- Way Pests

12 MSU Extension Pests n Plants are the major right-of-way pests. n Others could include... –insects –diseases –vertebrates

13 MSU Extension Insect Pest Management n Insects can damage or destroy desirable plants –sucking sap, defoliation, boring n To control insects, you should understand…. –insect biology –insect life cycles

14 MSU Extension Periodically inspect for signs of insects and symptoms of their damage. Damaging insects have… - chewing mouthparts - piercing-sucking mouthparts

15 MSU Extension Manage insects with the principles of IPM. Life cycles are important in designing an IPM approach.

16 MSU Extension Metamorphosis n None, no change n Gradual –young nymphs resemble adults and feed in same habitat n Complete –egg, larval, pupal, adult –not all life stages may feed the same

17 MSU Extension Early life stages… - small larvae - first nymphs Are easier to control.

18 MSU Extension Chewing Mouthparts n Types of insects –grasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars, borers, grubs n Signs of activity (damage) –missing foliage, skeletonized foliage, bore holes, frass, sawdust, dying grass, no roots

19 MSU Extension Piercing- sucking Mouthparts n Types of insects –aphids, scales, plant bugs, leaf hoppers, * mites n Signs of activity (damage) –honeydew, sooty mold, distorted foliage, foam, encrustations F * not a true insect

20 MSU Extension Insect Control Methods n Host resistant n Biological control n Cultural control n Mechanical control n Sanitation n Chemical

21 MSU Extension Many insects attack weakened or stressed plants. Healthy plants withstand pest attacks.

22 MSU Extension Plant selection is crucial for reducing plant and pest problems!

23 MSU Extension Disease is any departure from normal plant growth..

24 MSU Extension Causes of Disease n Virus n Bacteria n Fungi n Environmental factors n Cultural practices

25 MSU Extension Symptoms of Disease n Over- development –galls, swellings, leaf curls n Under- development –stunting, lack of chlorophyll, incomplete development n Death of tissue –blights, leaf spots, wilting, cankers

26 MSU Extension Remember, different causes can produce the same symptoms! Healthy plants live longer!

27 MSU Extension Avoiding using the same spray equipment for herbicides and pest management.

28 MSU Extension Pests in Wood n Wood structures can be invaded and damaged by… –insects –fungi n To treat wood, you must be certified in category 2A

29 MSU Extension Vertebrate Pests n Animals with a backbone –mice, rats, beavers, rabbits, deer, woodchucks n For control, permits are required from MDNR –check before acting –small rodents exempt

30 MSU Extension Vertebrate Control n Mechanical –traps F non- target hazard n Sanitation n Chemical –non- target hazard


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