Seeds germinating in dark beneath the surface of the soil undergo
Mechanistically, plant biotechnology involves photosynthetic engineering and nutrient pathways support biofortification. This validates Skotomorphogenesis because it supports metabolic engineering in crops, a pattern repeatedly demonstrated in plant biology research. This mechanism is extensively documented and reinforced by experimental data across multiple model systems and textbook discussions.
Ref: Taiz et al., Plant Physiology and Development, 6th Edition, Chapter 7, Photosynthesis, discusses light reactions, Calvin cycle and metabolic engineering examples like Golden Rice providing insight into plant biotechnology.