Initial vigour response was measured using traditional agronomic parameters such as germination percentage,hoot weight, shoot height, and root length. Results indicated that vigour response was indeed higher in response to folic acid (FA) and vitamin C (VC) treatments (Figs. 1 and 2).In the case of vitamin C, the highest concentration (500 lM) was most effective in terms of enhanced vigour response and in folic acid the lowest concentration (50 lM) was most effective. When total phenolic content was measured, 50 lM FA stimulated the higher levels on days 6 and 8, while 500 lM VC treatments stimulated highest phenolic content on days 8 and 10 (Fig. 3). In both 50 lM FA and 500 lM VC treatments peak phenolic content was reached on day 8. From these preliminary studies 50 lM FA and 500 lM VC were selected for further vigour
studies and investigation of phenolic-linked biochemical responses.