Cytokinin definition
Any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and growth and delay the senescence of leaves.
noun
Any of a group of organic compounds which behave like hormones in plants, promoting cell division and cell differentiation into roots and shoots, inhibiting aging, etc.
noun
Any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and growth and delay the senescence of leaves.
noun
Any of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and growth and delay the senescence of leaves. Cytokinins are synthesized mainly in root tips.
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
cytokinin
Plural:
cytokinins