About The Word Hydrotropism
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Hydrotropism
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What's The Definition Of Hydrotropism?Synonyms | Synonyms for Hydrotropism: Related Terms | Find terms related to Hydrotropism: See Also | Hydrotropism In Webster's Dictionary \Hy*drot"ro*pism\, n. (Bot.)
A tendency towards moisture.
\Hy*drot"ro*pism\, n. (Bot.) In a broader sense, any curvature or turning induced in certain growing plant organs under the influence of moisture. Note: When the movement is toward the moisture, as is the case in most roots, the phenomenon is called {positive hydrotropism}; when away from the moisture, as in the case of hyphae of certain fungi, {negative hydrotropism}. |
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