Question

What is hydrotropism?

Answer 1

Tropism:

1. Tropism occurs when a plant responds to a stimulus by exhibiting some growth movement.
2. The stimulus's direction determines tropism.
3. Plants can respond to a stimulus in two ways: negatively or positively.

Hydrotropism:

1. Hydrotropism is a plant's response to a stimulus or gradient in water concentration that determines the direction of growth.
2. Roots exhibit a positive hydrotropic response as they move and grow towards the water.

Examples of hydrotropism:

1. Tomato root
2. Radish root