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XV International Symposium on Plant Bioregulators in Fruit Production

 June 23-26, 2025
Intercontinental Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, USA 

Welcome to the 15th International Symposium on Plant Bioregulators in Fruit Production. This symposium is organized every four years by ISHS Division Physiology and Plant-Environment Interactions of Horticultural Crops in Field Systems and ISHS Working Group Bioregulators in Fruit Production. 

We warmly invite you to join us in vibrant, downtown Chicago in the historic Intercontinental Hotel for a stimulating symposium on recent advances in the use of plant bioregulators in fruit production.

Registration for the symposium is open. Click on the Symposium Registration tile below to learn more about registration options, rates and to register.

The deadline for registration and booking lodging has been extended until Monday, June 9, 2025.

2025 Symposium Sponsors

We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the sponsors of the 15th International Symposium on Plant Bioregulators in Fruit Production. Their partnership plays a critical role in advancing scholarly dialogue, fostering collaboration, and supporting the mission of this event.

We invite you to learn more about our sponsors.

 

Platinum Sponsors:

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Fine Americas, Inc. focuses on the development, manufacture and marketing of plant growth regulators (PGRs) for the agricultural, greenhouse ornamental and landscape markets and are a recognized center of excellence for PGR technology. We strive to improve our technology to meet the exacting demands of today’s quality-conscious growers in more than 40 countries worldwide. An ongoing program of investment designed to develop new products, new uses and enhance product value will further our reputation as a leader in the field of plant growth regulation.

In addition to innovation, product quality is of paramount importance. Fine is certified to ISO 9001:2015. We have strict controls in place to ensure that all of our products are manufactured to the highest possible standards. And, we strive to maintain those standards throughout the entire supply chain.

Fine Americas, based in Walnut Creek, CA, is part of the Fine Holdings Group, headquartered in Worcester, UK which was founded in 1983. In July 2014, the Fine Holdings Group was purchased by De Sangosse, based in Agen, France. The De Sangosse Group develops, manufactures and markets products for global agricultural markets focusing on crop protection, plant nutrition and pest control. This latest development in the Fine Group’s 30+ year history further solidifies our position as a global leader in the PGR field.

 

Valent BioSciences (green).pngThrough our expertise in bioscience, we identify, develop, and introduce new products and solutions that help growers profitability sustain their land, protect the public from insect-borne disease, and preserve our forests.

 

 

 

 

 

Silver Sponsors:

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The Michigan Apple Committee is a grower-funded nonprofit organization devoted to marketing,
education and research activities to distinguish the Michigan apple and encourage its consumption in
Michigan and around the world. For more information, visit MichiganApples.com

 

 

Signature_print.jpgThe Department's mission is to prepare our students for horticulture-related careers in science and business. This includes making new discoveries in the plant sciences; promoting the use of plants and food for improved human health and a safe environment; improving the characteristics, quality and availability of horticultural products; and strengthening the competitive position of the world's horticultural industries.