Used in plant tissue culture to promote shoot formation and cell division in callus cultures. Enhances regeneration of plants from cultured cells by stimulating meristematic activity. Commonly added to growth media for micropropagation of ornamental and crop plants. Supports the development of axillary buds and helps break apical dominance in vitro. Also utilized in research to study cytokinin signaling and plant growth regulation. Stable in culture conditions and effective at low concentrations, making it suitable for large-scale plant propagation.