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Scientist who first isolated cytokinin was

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White
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Skoog
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Letham
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Miller
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The correct option is C Miller
Cytokinin is a plant hormone that as act growth regulator. It was first isolated by C. Miller as a factor that promotes cell division (cytokinesis). The first cytokinin discovered was kinetin, an aminopurine derivative. It helps in cell growth and differentiation. It also inhibits apical dominance and promotes axillary bud growth.

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