Phototropism
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Phototropism is a growth response in plants in which their growth responds to light intesnity.
About Phototropism
- Phototropism can be Positive Phototropism or Negative Phototropism.
- In the shoot system of plants the growth is due to positive phototropism where the shoots grow towards the light.
- In the root system of plants the growth is due to negative phototropism where the roots grow away from the light.