The response of parts of the plant towards moisture is called ___ .

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Hydrotropism is a form of tropism characterized by the growth or movement response of a cell or an organism to moisture or water. The response may be positive or negative. An example of positive hydrotropism is the growth of plant roots towards higher relative humidity level.

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