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Definition of Kinetin
1. Noun. (biochemistry) A tricyclic heterocyclic plant hormone that promotes cell division ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Kinetin
1. a substance that increases plant growth [n -S]
Medical Definition of Kinetin
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Kinetin
Literary usage of Kinetin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Abscisic acid is a natural inhibitor that interacts with kinetin, ... The hormone
antagonized the kinetin-stimu- lated transpiration of wheat and tobacco ..."
2. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Alterations of the amounts of exogenously supplied IBA and kinetin were sufficient
to induce the formation of roots, vegetative shoots and flowers on ..."
3. Tissue Culture: Plants: A Bibliography, January 1992-March 1994 by Henry Gilbert (1995)
"Interaction of kinetin and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid in initiation and growth.
... Language: English Descriptors: Mimosa; 2,4-d; kinetin; Initiation; ..."
4. Biotechnology: Forestry and Forest Products. Bibliography January 92-January 95 by Raymond Dobert (1995)
"Multiplication of shoots was obtained on MS (reduced major elements) or Woody
Plant Medium supplemented with 6- benzylaminopurine (1.0 mg 1-1) and kinetin ..."
5. Hydroponics Nutrient Film Techniques: January 1984-March 1994 edited by Henry Gilbert (1994)
"... Roots; Shoots 271 NAL Call No: 81 SO12 Tomato growth as affected by root-zone
temperature and the addition of gibberellic acid and kinetin to nutrient ..."
6. Realistic Idealism in Philosophy Itself by Nathaniel Holmes (1888)
"... an energy which (when kinetin) acts directly as the Quantity of electricity
and inversely as the square of the distance between two electrified bodies. ..."