geotropic (Meaning)
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geotropic (a.)
Relating to, or showing, geotropism.
Synonyms & Antonyms of geotropic
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geotropic Sentence Examples
- The roots of plants are geotropic, growing toward the center of the Earth.
- The shoots of plants, conversely, are negatively geotropic, growing away from the Earth's core.
- Geotropic responses in plants are mediated by specialized cells called statocytes.
- Auxin, a plant hormone, plays a critical role in regulating geotropic responses.
- The geotropic response helps plants anchor themselves in the soil and access water and nutrients.
- Geotropism is a fundamental aspect of plant growth and development.
- In microgravity environments, plants lose their geotropic response, leading to abnormal growth patterns.
- Geotropic mutants can provide valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying plant growth and tropisms.
- Geotropic responses are not limited to plants; some fungi and algae also exhibit these behaviors.
- Understanding geotropism is important for maximizing crop yields and optimizing plant growth in controlled environments.
FAQs About the word geotropic
Relating to, or showing, geotropism.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The roots of plants are geotropic, growing toward the center of the Earth.
The shoots of plants, conversely, are negatively geotropic, growing away from the Earth's core.
Geotropic responses in plants are mediated by specialized cells called statocytes.
Auxin, a plant hormone, plays a critical role in regulating geotropic responses.
