Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phototropism
Noun
/ˌfoʊtəˈtroʊpɪzəm/
Definition
Phototropism is the natural ability of plants to grow or bend towards light.
Examples
- The sunflower exhibits positive phototropism, turning its head to face the sun.
- Phototropism helps plants like vines climb toward the light source.
- Researchers study phototropism to understand how plants adapt to their environments.
Meaning
It refers to the directional growth of a plant in response to light stimuli, allowing it to maximize its exposure to sunlight for photosynthesis.
Synonyms
- Light response
- Light-directed growth
