Question

What is zeatin?

Answer 1

Zeatin:

Zeatin is a type of cytokinin.

1. Cytokinins (CK) are the class of plant growth substances (phytohormones) that promote cell division, or cytokinesis, in plant roots & shoots.
2. There are 2 types of cytokinins: adenine-type cytokinins represented by kinetin, zeatin, and 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP), & phenylurea-type cytokinins like diphenylurea and thidiazuron (TDZ).
3. Functions of Zeatin:
   1. Promotes growth of lateral bud.
   2. Promotes cell division & apical dominance.