geotropism
/ˌdʒiːˈɑːtrəpɪzəm/
noun
- The growth or movement of a plant in response to gravity, such as roots growing downward and stems growing upward.
- Geotropism helps roots anchor plants firmly in the ground.
- Farmers consider geotropism when planting seeds to ensure proper root development.
- In biology class, we learned how geotropism affects the direction of root growth.
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