Question

How does cytokinin affect plant growth?

Answer 1

Cytokinin:

1. Cytokinin is a phytohormone or a plant growth regulator hormone.
2. It helps to promote mitotic cell division and positively regulates cell division.
3. Apart from this, it also helps in plant growth.
4. Auxin is a phytohormone that promotes apical dominance.
5. Cytokinin acts antagonistically to auxin and helps the plant to overcome apical dominance.
6. Instead, it promotes lateral shoot growth and development.