Plant Response

Cards (5)

  • Tropism - is a plant's directional growth response to an external stimulus, such as light, gravity, or touch.
  • Phototropism - plant's growth response to light, which is mediated by the hormone auxin.
  • Geotropism - plant's growth response to gravity, which helps the plant to orient itself properly in relation to the ground.
  • Thigmotropism - plant's growth response to touch, which can help the plant to find support and climb.
  • Hydrotropism - plant’s growth response to water, where it grows near a source of water.