2.3. Leaf chlorophyll content of Gladioluses. Treatment with 10
1
mgl GA was the most effective in retarding chlorophyll
degradation as evidenced by the high leaf chlorophyll content retention.
Gibberellins treatment to excised Easter lily leaves resulted in high chlorophyll retention
(Han, 1995).
There fore GA could have delayed the degradation of chlorophyll by possibly
delaying the breakdown of protein used in the synthesis of chlorophyll.
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