wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
5
You visited us 5 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

why does stem always grow against the gravity and roots towards the gravity

Open in App
Solution

In stem, the presence of asymmetric light, auxin will move towards the shaded side and will promote elongation of the cells on that side and this will cause curvature of plant towards the light source or positive phototropism. In case of roots, they show positive gravitropism that is roots bend in response to gravity. This occur due to plant hormone auxin. The polar transport of auxin from shoot tip to the roots inhibits cell expansion. So increase in concentration of auxin towards the root side causes differential growth resulting in root curvature towards gravity.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
1
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Plant Growth Regulators
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon