James Reid and his colleagues at the University of Tasmania in Hobart will report in the August issue of The Plant Cell that the tallness gene codes for an enzyme involved in the manufacture of the growth hormone gibberellin. (newscientist.com)
It's mainly recommended as an anti-inflammatory acne remedy, but aloe vera also contains a growth hormone called gibberellin. (supernaturalacnetreatment.com)
Researchers have proven that this mutant has more gibberellin - the hormone that promotes plant growth -, which means the seed coat is reinforced as well. (sciencedaily.com)