Which of the following is not correctly matched?

Negative Chemotropism - Movement away from a chemical

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Positive Geotropism - Movement towards the gravity

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Positive Phototropism - Movement towards the light

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Negative Hydrotropism - Movement towards water

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Solution

The correct option is D Negative Hydrotropism - Movement towards water
Hydrotropism means movement in response to water. Here, water is a stimulus to which the plant can show two responses:
i) It can move towards the water source - positive hydrotropism
ii) It can move away from water source - negative hydrotropism

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