noun
- A synthetic plant hormone of the cytokinin class that promotes cell division and delays aging in plants.
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- Kinetin is widely used in plant tissue culture to stimulate cell proliferation.
- The application of kinetin to plant leaves can slow senescence and extend their lifespan.
- Researchers added kinetin to the growth medium to promote shoot formation in the seedlings.
- Kinetin works synergistically with auxins to regulate plant development.
- The cosmetic industry has incorporated kinetin into anti-aging skincare products based on its effects on plant cells.