The movement of stem against gravity is called__________.

Positive Geotropism

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Positive Phototropism

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Negative Phototropism

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Negative Geotropism

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Negative Geotropism

“Geo” means earth and “tropism” means movement. The movement towards the earth, due to gravity is called positive geotropism and is exhibited by roots. Movement away from the earth and gravity is called negative geotropism and is exhibited by shoots.

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