Biology A-Level
Cytokinins
What Cytokinins means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Cytokinins
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Can be used to delay leaf senescence, extending the shelf life of cut foliage and produce.
Topics that use Cytokinins
- Plant and animal responses (OCR A-Level)
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