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cytokinin
 

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Noun cytokinin has 1 sense
  1. kinin, cytokinin - any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves
    --1 is a kind of phytohormone, plant hormone, growth regulator

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Cytokinin

Definition:

A class of plant hormones that promotes cell division and growth, regulates plant development, and delays aging of plant organs.

Sample sentences:

  1. The addition of cytokinin to the culture medium enhanced shoot regeneration in the tissue culture experiments.
  2. Cytokinins are responsible for cell division in the plant's root system.
  3. By applying cytokinin sprays, farmers can stimulate flowering and increase crop yield.

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