PURPOSE

The Plant Growth Regulation Society of America, established in 1973, is a forum for scientists from very diverse disciplines to exchange ideas and information about the different facets of plant growth regulation. The primary purpose of the Plant Growth Regulation Society of America is to disseminate information concerning regulation of plant growth that results in safe, environmentally sound, and efficient production of food, fiber, and ornamentals. The means by which the Plant Growth Regulation Society of America accomplishes its primary purpose are a peer reviewed scientific publication, the PGRSA Quarterly, several books and handbooks on plant growth regulators and an annual technical meeting.

ORGANIZATION

The Plant Growth Regulation Society of America is a non-profit educational and scientific organization. The Plant Growth Regulation Society of America is governed by a ten-member Steering Committee composed of Past President, President, First and Second Vice-Presidents, Secretary, three Members-at-Large, Business Manager, Editor of the PGRSA Quarterly and Executive Officer. The Second Vice-President, Secretary and Members-at-Large are elected offices. The Second Vice-President advances to First Vice-President, President and Past President in successive years. Members-at-Large serve for three years. The Business Manager, Editor and Executive Officer are appointed positions. Ad hoc members are the chairman of the Public Relations Committee and the Executive Secretary. The Executive Secretary position was created in 1997 to centralize business activities.