1) Tropism
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• (n.) A disposition to turn or incline towards the earth; the influence of gravity in determining the direction of growth of an organ.
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Not a commonly used term but it is the response to gravity. Plant parts that grow downward, such as the roots, would be positive geotropism. A negative geotropism would be the stems growing upward.
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Synonym for gravitropism ... Directional growth of a plant organ in response to a gravitational field roots grow downwards, shoots grow upwards. Achieved by differential growth on the sides of the root or shoot. A gravitation field is thought to be sensed by sedimentation of statoliths (starch grains) in root caps. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(je-ot´ro-piz-әm) tropism in response to gravity, being either toward or away from the earth; growth influenced by gravity.
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(Green plants as organisms) growth or movement to stimulated by gravity.
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See gravitropism.
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Ge·ot'ro·pism noun [ Greek
ge`a ,
gh^ , the earth + ... to turn.]
(Biol.) A disposition to turn or incline towards the earth; the influence of gravity in determining the direction of growth of an organ. » In plants, organs which grow towards the center of the earth a...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: jē-ot′rō-pizm Synonyms: geotaxis
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In botany, the term geotropism refers to a disposition or tendency to turn towards the earth.
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n] - an orienting response to gravity
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geotropism 1. The response of a plant to gravity, as evidenced by growing patterns; such as, downward root growth and growth curvature. 2. Plant growth or movement in response to gravity. Primary roots (tap roots) grow vertically towards gravity (positive geotropism) whereas primary shoots grow vertically away from gravity (negative geotropism), ...
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noun an orienting response to gravity
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Plants' response to gravity: roots grow downward, showing positive geotropism, while shoots grow upward in a negative response. PICTURE
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The bending of a plant organ in response to gravity; also called gravitropism.
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The effect that gravity has on plants.
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The effect that gravity has on plants.
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an orienting response to gravity
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