Question

Which enzyme is affected by the action of gibberellin to break seed dormancy?

Answer 1

Which enzyme is affected by gibberellin to break seed dormancy?

Answer 2

Explanation:

For seed dormancy to be broken the action of gibberellin should be against a certain hormone that is responsible for seed dormancy.

This hormone is known as Abscisic acid.

Abscisic acid induces seed dormancy in plants and maintains seed dormancy in plants.

Seed dormancy is not a negative occurrence in plants but it has its importance.

One of the importance is that it protects the seed from unfavorable conditions until favorable conditions for the germination of the seeds is realised.