Role/effects/importance of Cytokinins in plants

Cytokinins is a class of growth substances that promote cell division.  They do so, however in the presence of auxins.  Gibberellins may also play a role, as in the cambium.

Roles of cytokinins

1. Promotes cell division
2. Promotes morphogenesis
3. Promotes the development of lateral roots
4. Delays senescence
5. Promotes stomata opening

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