Do top-grafted pears need growth regulators? Experts: Use them sparingly and cautiously, and debunk the myth of "forcing bigger and faster ripening"

In domestic top-grafted pear cultivation, growth regulators are often used to make the fruit larger or ripen earlier in hopes of selling at a good price. But are growth regulators necessary? What should be noted when using them? What impact will they have on the fruit and the pear trees? All of these require fuller discussion.

Experts and experienced farmers alike point out that there is currently no evidence that plant growth regulators affect human health, but they may affect fruit quality and tree health. Fertilization and cultivation management must be adjusted accordingly, and use must "stop at the proper point." Blindly pursuing larger fruit and earlier production does not necessarily bring a good price, and both the production side and the consumption side need to adjust their mindset.