Module 4:

4.2 What are they used for?

4.2.10 Plant growth regulators

Which one of the following statements best describes one of the main purposes of using a plant growth regulator on a football pitch?

These are mostly liquid chemicals which are applied to grass to reduce grass growth rate, aiming to create a slower, controlled growth rate.

These would mostly be considered for the more intensively maintained and higher quality pitches, especially those with relatively high contents of the undesirable Annual meadow grass (Poa annua), as these products help reduce seeding in this grass.

A Certificate of Competence is usually needed to apply these materials.