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Gravitropism in plants?

Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:32 pm
by deleted-387333
If the radicle of the seed is pointed up, how does gravitropism cause the roots to grow down? Are there any advantages that gravitropism has on plants survival?

Re: Gravitropism in plants?

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2016 11:45 am
by deleted-357169
Hello Abdu!

You have some good questions.
I think the background from one of our projects could help you understand this idea. Here is the link: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... background

Good Luck!

-AC