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cytokinin

Plant hormone that stimulates cell division. Cytokinins affect several different aspects of plant growth and development, but only if auxin is also present. They may delay the process of senescence, or ageing, break the dormancy of certain seeds and buds, and induce flowering.
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Natural cytokinins and auxins, along with hormones and vitamins, increase plant growth and yield, strengthen stems, and improve seed germination.
Choosing the right organic fertilizer by Hitch, David / New Life Journal
The researchers also found extra activity for receptors for cytokinins.
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In addition, amino acids and naturally occurring growth hormones - cytokinins, giberellins, and auxins - are present in the seaweed extract.
COMPOST 'EM IF YOU GOT 'EM by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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