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Gravitropismhelps plants flourish. The importance of gravitropism can be illustrated by the maize (corn) plant. The upward growth of the stem raises the leaves up. The base of each leaf is also oriented by gravitropismat a set angle. The result is that the leaves become located in the position that exposes them to the most light. The raised stature also allows the plant to compete with other plants for sunlight. The upward growth also positions the pollen-producing flowers at the top of the plant where it can be carried by the wind to pollinate the female flowers (the silks). Some roots grow straight down, but others only do so after the roots reach a certain length. The result is well-branched root system that is distributed throughout the soil in a coordinated manner. This positions the roots near new supplies of water and minerals. It also anchors the plant to prevent it from falling over.Gravitropism helps optimize the growth of all of parts of this maize plant.
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What is the meaning of gravitropism?
Gravitropism is when the roots grow deeper into the soil with the force of gravity pushing it. Wow, I'm in elementary school and my first person ever asking me something. It's a pleasure answering your question. I wish you luck on what ever your doing.
What kind of tropism is exhibited by a growing plant stem?
negative gravitropism
What kind of tropism do roots play?
Gravitropism (also known as geotropism) is a turning or growth movement by a plant or fungus in response to gravity. It is a general feature of all higher and many lower plants as well as other organisms. Wikipedia
What are 4 examples of tropism?
geotropism (also known as gravitropism), phototropism, and hydrotropism.
Specialized cells in plant roots ensure that they grow down into the soil to find water and nutrients?
gravitropism
What is the growth of plants root downward and shoot upward called?
Elongation of the meristematic tissue
Will time upside down help a plant to grow faster?
well the scientific meaning of it is no because of gravitropism. gravitropism is the force of gravity on plant. dont know what gravitropism is: wikipedia search: gravitropism.
What kind of gravitropism do roots display when they grow into the soil?
positive gravitropism
Can you use a sentence with the word Gravitropism?
Is gravitropism why the seed is growing towards gravity?Yes gravitropism is why the roots go towards the center of the Earth.
What is the stimulus of gravitropism?
odor
A compound sentence using the word gravitropism?
Gravitropism is a noun, and I do not know what it is. ^^^ is the answer to the question! Hope it helped! Please vote!
What is the meaning of gravitropism?
Gravitropism is when the roots grow deeper into the soil with the force of gravity pushing it. Wow, I'm in elementary school and my first person ever asking me something. It's a pleasure answering your question. I wish you luck on what ever your doing.
Gravitropism is also known as what?
geotropism
What does gravitropism affect?
Gravitropism affects the roots of a plant, so say when you turn it on its side, after a while its roots will make an "L" shape.
Comparition and contraction between phototropism and gravitropism?
If I am not mistaken, phototropism is when plants grow towards the sun. Gravitropism is when plants grow towards the ground.
A change in the direction a plant grows in response to gravity?
A change in plant growth due to gravity is gravitropism. Roots have a tendency to grow in the direction of strongest gravitational pull.
In gravitropism which direction do roots grow?
Downward
