Plants are able to respond to their environment and changes in conditions. In the phototropism phenomenon, for example, plant parts will turn towards the sun. And gravitropism refers to the ability of ...

For example, in roots, gravity-sensing cells at the tip of the root contain dense, ... Blancaflor's interest in gravitropism goes even beyond this earth's atmosphere and into space: ...

When the stem grows against the force of gravity (upwards), this is known as a negative gravitropism. ... Sample exam questions - using food and controlling growth; Related links.

Plants are capable of orienting their root growth towards gravity in a process termed gravitropism, which is necessary for roots to grow into soil, for water and nutrient acquisition and to anchor ...

For example, in roots, gravity-sensing cells at the tip of the root contain dense, ... Blancaflor's interest in gravitropism goes even beyond this earth's atmosphere and into space: ...