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From: Application of 4-CPA or ethanol enhances plant growth and fruit quality of phyA mutant under heat stress

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Fruit quality under heat stress. (a) Fruit phenotype and color. Application of 4-CPA exhibited orange-colored fruits, but others did red-colored fruits. Morphological parameters, such as fruit weight (b), fruit length (c), and fruit diameter (d) were investigated. The contents of lycopene (e) or β-carotene (f) in 4-CPA-treated tomato fruits was decreased or increased, respectively, leading to the orange-colored fruits. Brix (g) and ascorbic acid (h) levels were increased in both 4-CPA and EtOH. Statistical analysis was performed to determine significant differences compared to the control at p < 0.05 (*) and at p < 0.01 (**) (n ≥ 3).

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