Cytokinins (CK) belong to a class of plant growth substances (plant hormones) which promote cell deivision by means of local and long distance signalling. Zeatin is an adenine-type cytokinin synthesised in stems, leaves and roots. Synonym: 9-(?-D-Ribofuranosyl)-trans-zeatin, N6-(trans-4-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)adenosine
