Gibberellins can promote seed germination because of their influence on:
A
rate of cell division
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B
production of hydrolysing enzymes
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C
synthesis of abscisic acid
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D
absorption of water through hard seed coat
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Solution
The correct option is B production of hydrolysing enzymes Gibberellins can promote seed germination in cereals due to production of hydrolysing enzymes like α amylase and proteases. This helps in releasing the stored nutrition.