Question

Write the physiological effects of Cytokinin.

Give physiological effects of cytokinin.

Answer 1

1. It encourages cell division and cell growth.
2. It encourages root development. The formation of buds and shoots.
3. Controls apical dominance
4. It delays senescence or aging and abscission process.
5. It increases germi nation and breaks seed dormancy.
6. It induces RNA synthesis and formation of interfascicular cambium.