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geotropism

/dʒiˈːɑtɹɒpɪzəm/
Meanings
  • noun

    The directional orientation of an organ or plant part in response to gravity. For example, roots grow downward (geotropically) towards the earth.

    - "The geotropism of the radicle is essential for the proper growth of a plant."
    - "The geotropism of the pollen tube facilitates its penetration into the stigma."
Synonyms

gravitropism
Variants
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geotropism , geotropisms
Etymology
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From the Greek words 'geo-' (earth) and 'tropismos' (turning).

Trivia
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  1. Geotropism is an important factor in the growth and development of many organisms, including plants and fungi.

  2. The geotropism of the pollen tube is crucial for the successful fertilization of a plant.

Related Concepts
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  1. phototropism: The growth response of plants towards light.

  2. heliotropism: The turning of a plant or other organism towards the sun.

How to Memorize "geotropism"

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    - Imagine a plant growing, with its roots reaching down towards the earth and its shoot growing upwards. Remember that the roots are geotropically growing downwards.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'geotropism' with the earth and the downward growth of roots.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym 'Growing Down' to help remember that geotropism refers to the downward growth of roots.

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