Question

Coconut milk factor is

• A. Auxin
• B. A gibberellins
• C. Abscisic acid
• D. Cytokinin

Hint:

Coconut milk is a natural source of cytokinins used in plant tissue culture.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Coconut milk is the liquid endosperm of coconut and is rich in growth-promoting substances.
Step 2: The active growth factor present in coconut milk is cytokinin.
Step 3: Cytokinins promote cell division (cytokinesis), delay senescence, and stimulate growth in plant tissues. Hence, coconut milk factor is cytokinin.