Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gravitropic
Adjective
/ˌɡræv.ɪˈtrɒp.ɪk/
Definition
Gravitropic refers to the growth or movement of a plant in response to gravity. It describes how plants orient their roots downward and their shoots upward due to gravitational pull.
Examples
- The roots of the plant show gravitropic responses by growing downward into the soil.
- Gravitropic behavior helps ensure that a plant’s leaves receive adequate sunlight.
Meaning
The term gravitropic relates to the way in which plants sense and respond to gravitational forces, allowing them to grow in the right direction for their survival.
Synonyms
- Gravitational orientation
- Gravity-driven growth
- Geotropism
