Kinetin

Kinetin belongs to the family of Plant Growth Regulators (or PGRs) known as Cytokinins.

Kinetin was originally isolated by Miller and Skoog (of Murashige and Skoog) from autoclaved herring sperm DNA. It is known to promote cell division, and as a phytohormone it is used for the formation of callus and the regeneration of shoot tissues from callus. Kinetin is typically used with (and most effective in conjuction with) low concentrations of Auxins.

Kinetin was originally produced synthetically, but has been proven (since 1996) to occur naturally in both plants and animals. It is biosynthesized from the synthesis of furfural.

Known Antagonists
The Kinetin nucleotide synthesis within the plant's DNA is inhibited by the introduction of Abscisic Acid.

PhytoTech Products
Kinetin is available from PhytoTechnology Laboratories as K750.

A Solution of Kinetin is available from PhytoTechnology Laboratories as K483.

Abscisic Acid is available from PhytoTechnology Laboratories as A102.

Adenine is available from PhytoTechnology Laboratories as A120.