Difference between Cytokinin and Auxin
Difference between Cytokinin and Auxin are in tabular form below –
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Cytokinin |
Auxin |
Definition |
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1. | A hormone of plant growth which promotes cell division either alone or conjugation with auxin in the plants, this is referred to as Cytokinin. | A first growth hormone which is present in the plants and responsible for development and growth of plant, this is known as Auxin. |
Maintained |
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2. | Apical dominance is not maintained by this hormone. | Apical dominance is maintained by this hormone. |
Root formation |
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3. | Lateral root formation is inhibited by Cytokinin. | Root formation is stimulated by Auxin. |
Lateral buds |
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4. | The growth of lateral buds is promoted by Cytokinin. | The growth of lateral buds is prevented by auxin. |
Isolation |
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5. | The Cytokinin hormone is isolated by Miller and Skoog. | The Auxin hormone is isolated by F.W. Went. |
Functions |
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6. | Functions of Cytokinin are Cell differentiation, lateral bud formation and cell division. | Functions of auxin are apical dominance, Stem elongation, secondary growth, roots and fruits development. |