How do the functions of cytokinins differ from gibberellins?

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The main difference between auxin and gibberellin is that the auxin promotes the growth of the shoot system whereas gibberellin promotes stem elongation, germination, and flowering. Furthermore, auxin plays a role in apical dominance whereas gibberellin has no role in apical dominance.

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