What is meant by hydrotropism? Give an example.
(N/A) Hydrotropism is the growth or movement of a plant part in response to a water stimulus.
Plants exhibit positive hydrotropism,meaning their roots grow towards the source of water.
Example: When a plant is grown in a pot with a porous pot containing water buried on one side,the roots of the plant will be found to bend towards the source of water.
Plants exhibit positive hydrotropism,meaning their roots grow towards the source of water.
Example: When a plant is grown in a pot with a porous pot containing water buried on one side,the roots of the plant will be found to bend towards the source of water.
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