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: '''Phototropism''' can be positive or negative.
 
: '''Phototropism''' can be positive or negative.
 
: In the [[Shoot System|shoot system]] of [[plant]]s the [[growth]] is due to positive where the [[shoot]]s grow towards the [[light]].
 
: In the [[Shoot System|shoot system]] of [[plant]]s the [[growth]] is due to positive where the [[shoot]]s grow towards the [[light]].
: In the [[Root System|root system]] of [[plant]]s the [[growth]] is due to negative where the [[root]]s grow away from the [[light]].
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: In the [[Root|root system]] of [[plant]]s the [[growth]] is due to negative where the [[root]]s grow away from the [[light]].

Revision as of 20:31, 7 April 2019

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Meaning

Phototropism is a growth response in plants in which their growth responds to light intensity.

About Phototropism

Phototropism can be positive or negative.
In the shoot system of plants the growth is due to positive where the shoots grow towards the light.
In the root system of plants the growth is due to negative where the roots grow away from the light.