Abstract
ABSTRACTTomato, 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.
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