Summary
ABSTRACT Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) is a popular fruit (culinary vegetable) which is consumed for its flavour and functional food potential, associated with the abundance of antioxidant phytochemicals present such as phenolics and flavonoids. This study aimed to explore the impacts to capsicum growth and functional food value from supplementation with a biostimulant complex (TRIA‐PK) comprising triacontanol (TRIA), phosphorous (P), and potassium (K). Plants were grown hydroponically under controlled conditions wherein TRIA‐PK was provided to treatment plants within the liquid nutrient solution. Ripe fruits were sampled and compared for impacts to yield, quality, and functional food measures. Application of TRIA‐PK significantly increased total phenolics (p = 0.014), flavonoids (p = 0.00
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