geotropy

/dʒiːˈɒtrəpi/

Definitions

1. noun

The phenomenon or property of growing or moving in response to gravity, especially in plants.

“The geotropy of the seedling was evident in its tendency to grow towards the light source on the windowsill.”

Synonyms

  • gravitropism
  • heliotropism

Antonyms

  • anatropism
  • epinasty