What is the function of cytokinins in plant growth?

What is the function of cytokinins in plant growth?
  1. Promotes apical dominance
  2. Increases chloroplasts in leaves
  3. Decreases nutrient mobilization
  4. Promotes cell division

Solution

Cytokinins have specific effects on cytokinesis and promote cell division, which helps to produce new leaves, chloroplasts in leaves, lateral shoot growth and adventitious shoot formation.

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