Gravitropism

Cards (2)

  • How does positive gravitropic response occur in roots?
    Gravity causes IAA to move from the upper side of the root to the lower side, this side therefore has a higher concentration of IAA, inhibiting elongation and causing the root to bend downwards.
  • How does negative gravitropic response occur in shoots?
    Gravity causes IAA to move from the upper side of the root to the lower side, this side therefore has a higher concentration of IAA so it elongates causing the shoot to grow upwards.