Question

Application of which hormone induces geotropism in roots?

Answer 1

Plant movement

1. These are the changes in the plant position or movement in their parts due to some external stimulus.
2. It is in any form of sudden changes in the surrounding environment.

Geotropic movement:

1. Plant growth towards or opposite the gravitational force of the earth is well categorized as a geotropic movement, in which the stimulus is the gravitational force of the earth.
2. The plant hormone auxin, induces geotropism in roots.
3. It also does the control of the shoot's cell elongation.
4. It helps in promoting root branching while preventing plant lateral bud growth.