Question

Define the following terms:

(b) Thigmotropism

Answer 1

Thigmotropism

1. Thigmotropism can be defined as the movement of a plant part in response to touch.
2. It can also be defined as the curvature movement of plant parts like tendrils in response to the stimulus of contact or friction with some other object.
3. For example, growth of the tendrils of Cucurbita towards the supportive structure like a wall or a pole.