Increases leaf chlorophyll content & plant metabolism. Enhances plant anti-oxidant levels that assist with buffering against environmental stress. Mitigates nutrient imbalances & toxicity in plants. Reinforces canopy architecture leading to improved photosynthesis efficiencies and reduced sunburn & heat stress. Toughens plant cell walls making it more difficult for invading pathogens to infect and reduces the palatability of the plant to insects. Thicker cell walls which reduces moisture loss and postharvest breakdown.