Question
What is the primary function of 'Cytokinins' in tissue culture?
Solution
Cytokinins promote cell division and the differentiation of shoot meristems. In tissue culture, a high cytokinin-to-auxin ratio is used to stimulate the multiplication of numerous shoots from a single explant.
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