Dr. Brian Krug, Technical Lead at Syngenta Flowers LLC
Brian A. Krug received his M.S and Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in Horticultural Science focused on plant growth regulators and plant nutrition. He has 20+ years of domestic and international experience in the greenhouse industry. Brian spent seven years working as a State Extension Specialist and Associate Professor at the University of New Hampshire, running award-winning research and extension programs. While at the University of New Hampshire, he developed extensive resources for growers and conducted research in the areas of plant nutrition, physiology, plant growth regulators and greenhouse energy efficiency. Brian was the head grower at a large scale research greenhouse facility for 7 years after leaving academia; he led a team which was responsible for plant health and growth. This included environmental conditions, pest control, plant fertility, growing substrates, and irrigation. In 2022 he joined Syngenta Flowers as a member of the Technical Team.
Syngenta Flowers -- Special packaging to guarantee cuttings arrive in the best possible condition
Syngenta Flowers North America is one of the largest wholesale breeders of hybrid flower seed and cuttings in the world – developing and producing flower seeds and cuttings for growers internationally. Syngenta Flowers is dedicated to the breeding innovative flower varieties that offer outstanding performance in the professional greenhouse, at retail, in the landscape and in the home garden. In addition to legendary genetics, we support industry professionals with world-class customer service, in-depth cultural information, flexible and exciting marketing programs, and a deep understanding of plants from many points of view. Syngenta Flowers has garnered more than 35 international awards for introducing hybrid annuals to the world, including such garden mainstays as Calliope® Interspecific Geraniums, Titan™ Poinsettias, Diabunda™ Dianthus, Endurio™ Violas, Sparkler™ Cleome, and Magellan™ Zinnias.
At Syngenta Flowers, we are committed to bringing plant potential to life. We are obsessed with product quality, providing the best technical expertise, and trendsetting with impactful marketing programs. Syngenta Flowers creates beauty and excitement while offering innovations that drive a passionate industry of doers. This year, we are excited to showcase two new Spectra™ varieties at MANTS: Orange Improved, and Pink Bicolor. Spectra™ has abundant large flowers, excellent branching, and is versatile in either sun or shade.