cytokinins

Cytokinins are a type of plant hormone that promote cell division and growth, especially in root and shoot development. They help plants grow vertically and produce new leaves, flowers, and fruit. Cytokinins also delay aging in plant tissues and work together with another hormone called auxin to coordinate overall plant development. They are naturally produced in roots and transported throughout the plant, playing a key role in maintaining the balance between growth and aging. By influencing cell growth and differentiation, cytokinins are essential for healthy plant development.