diatropism

/daɪˈætrɒpɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A phenomenon or movement in which plants bend or grow in response to a directional stimulus, such as light.

“The gardener studied the diatropism of the sunflowers to optimize their growth.”

Synonyms

  • heliotropism
  • phototropism

Antonyms

  • geotropism