Gravitropism vs. Geotropism
Gravitropismnoun
a plant's ability to change its growth in response to gravity
Gravitropism
Gravitropism (also known as geotropism) is a coordinated process of differential growth by a plant in response to gravity pulling on it. It also occurs in fungi.
Geotropismnoun
(biology) The movement of a plant in response to gravity (either downwards or upwards).
Geotropismnoun
A disposition to turn or incline towards the earth; the influence of gravity in determining the direction of growth of an organ.
Geotropismnoun
an orienting response to gravity
Gravitropism Illustrations
