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The hormone which stimulates cell division and is present in liquid endosperm of coconut is

Option: 1

Auxin

 


Option: 2

Ethylene

 


Option: 3

Cytokinin

 


Option: 4

Gibberellins


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  • The term ‘cytokinin’ was proposed by Letham.
  • Cytokinins are synthesized in roots as well as endosperm of seeds.
  • Cytokinins in coconut milk are called coconut milk factor.
  • Cytokinins are transported to the different parts of the plant through xylem elements.
  • According to Osborne and Black (1964), the movement of cytokinins is polar and acropetal.

 

Cytokinins are responsible for cell divisions and it is present in the liquid endosperm of coconut.

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