Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hydrotropism
Noun
/ˌhaɪ.drəʊˈtrɒ.pɪ.zəm/
Definition
Hydrotropism is the growth or movement of a plant in response to moisture or water gradients in the soil.
Examples
- Example 1: The roots of the plant exhibited hydrotropism, growing towards the wet soil.
- Example 2: Scientists studied hydrotropism to better understand how plants find water underground.
- Example 3: Hydrotropism is especially important in arid environments where water is scarce.
Meaning
It reflects how plants can adapt their root systems to seek out water, ensuring they can survive in varying environmental conditions.
Synonyms
- Moisture-seeking
- Water-responding
- Hydrophilic growth
