EZ-Gro Chitosan contains the active ingredient Chitosan which is  a compound naturally found in crustacean shells and fungal cell walls, and can be very beneficial to plant production and growth. Chitosan enhances plant survival and yield in times of heat or cold stress and drought. When foliar-applied to crops it allows the plants to grow with less water. Exogenous application of chitosan has also been shown to accelerate growth and germination as well as improve the quality of flowers and fruit.