There is hardly a time of the year when plants do not suffer
from losing too much water through the leaves or suffer from
excessive transpiration. Anti-transpirants such as TransFilm®
are applied to leaf surfaces to relieve the plant from water
stress. Coating leaves with a thin film can provide a water-
impermeable layer to reduce transpiration. Applications of
TransFilm will coat the plant surfaces with a clear, glossy film
that will decrease the rate of transpiration. For example, a
single application in late fall provides winter protection for
golf greens. Combining TransFilm with fungicides can extend snow
mold protection as well. Applications of TransFilm prior to
transplanting helps the transplant during the critical moisture
stress periods when the root system cannot compensate for the
amount of water lost by transpiration. Applications of TransFilm
can complement good water management and can be used effectively
where transplant survival is the main problem.