cytotropism

/sɪtəʊˈtrɒpɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A physiological response in plant cells, where the growth of a plant’s stem is influenced by its position relative to light sources, causing it to bend towards the light.

“The gardener noticed an example of cytotropism in the seedling, which had grown its stem towards the window to maximize sunlight exposure.”

Synonyms

  • heliotropism
  • phototropism

Antonyms

  • geotropism