Gibberellins affect many processes in plants.In seeds embryos,gibberellins are believed to signal hydrolysis of the stored food reserves through inducing the synthesis of the enzyme α-amylase.Which food source are gibberellins targeting with the release of α-amylase?

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Gibberellins induce the synthesis of α-amylase enzymes, which hydrolyze starch into glucose. Therefore, gibberellins are targeting starch as a food source.

Gibberellins Affect Many Processes in Plants