Zeatin is a plant hormone derived from the purinebase called adenine. Zeatin belongs to the family of plant-growth hormones called cytokinins and was discovered in immature corn kernels from the genus Zea. It promotes growth of lateral buds and when sprayed on meristems stimulates cell division to produce bushier plants.{cn|date=September 2012} Ze...
<molecular biology, plant biology> A naturally occurring cytokinin, originally isolated from maize seeds. Its riboside is also a cytokinin. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
A naturally-occurring cytokinin, originally isolated from maize seeds. Its riboside is also a cytokinin.
Type: Term Pronunciation: zē′ă-tin Definitions: 1. A cytokinin first isolated from kernels of sweet corn. Synonyms: maize factor
a cytokinin occurring in corn, spinach, and peas.