ISSN:
1750-3841
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Tomato, pea, and New Zealand spinach plants were treated with gibberellic acid, Cycocel, and Phosfon. The tomatoes, green peas, and spinach leaves were analyzed for proteins, soluble carbohydrates, starch, ascorbic acid, niacin, β-carotene, and titratable acidity. Cycocel and Phosfon increased proteins in all products, starch in green peas and tomatoes, and ascorbic acid in spinach and tomatoes. Cycocel increased β-carotene in spinach and tomatoes. Phosfon increased β-carotene in tomatoes and soluble carbohydrates in green peas and tomatoes. Gibberellic acid increased proteins, soluble carbohydrates, and ascorbic acid in all the products and starch and β-carotene in the tomato. Gibberellic acid caused extended growth, production of smaller tomatoes and beans, and more disease-susceptible plants. Cycocel- and Phosfon-treated plants were sturdier, greener, water and insect resistant, and produced larger tomatoes or beans or thicker spinach leaves.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1980.tb04086.x
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