| abstract |
An agent and method for accelerating the maturation of field and garden crops from which fruits, seeds, roots or subterranean stems are harvested are presented. The maturation accelerating agent comprises one or more thiosulfates such as potassium thiosulfate, sodium thiosulfate, magnesium thiosulfate and ammonium thiosulfate. The application of thiosulfates in the form of, for example, an aqueous solution to the field and garden crops results in the effective acceleration of the maturation of the crops. |