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Gibberellic Acid Fermentation - Gibberellic acid and related gibberellins are important growth regulators of plants. Commercial production of these acids helps in boosting agriculture.

This acid is formed by the fungus. Gibberella fujikuroi (imperfect state, Fusarium moniliforme) and can be produced commercially using aerated submerged cultures. A glucose-mineral salt medium, incubation at 25°C and slightly acidic pH are used for fermentation. It takes normally 2-3 days.