A potted plant is made to lie horizontally on the ground. Which part of the plant will show
(i) positive geotropism (ii) negative geotropism?

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(i) Positive geotropism - roots
(ii) Negative geotropism - shoots

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A potted plant is made to lie horizontally on the ground. Which part of the plant will show (i) positive geotropism (ii) negative geotropism?

(i) Positive geotropism - roots (ii) Negative geotropism - shoots

A potted plant is made to lie horizontally on the ground. Which part of the plant will show
(i) positive geotropism (ii) negative geotropism?

(i) Positive geotropism - roots
(ii) Negative geotropism - shoots