Researchers have proven that this mutant has
more gibberellin - the hormone that promotes plant growth -, which means the seed coat is reinforced as well.
Not exact matches
«The seed coat is responsible for preventing oxygen from entering the seed; the increase in
gibberellin strengthens it and this leads to a
more durable and longer lasting seed,» explains Eduardo Bueso, researcher at the IBMCP (UPV - CSIC).
Finally, there's lupeol,
gibberellin, aloe - emodin, glucomannan, and probably many
more.