phototropy
/fɒtəˈtrɒpi/Definitions
1. noun
The phenomenon where plants bend or grow in response to light, typically towards the light source.
“The garden’s ability to grow flowers that exhibit phototropy made it a popular spot for tourists.”
2. noun
A plant’s ability to grow or bend in response to light.
“The professor used phototropy to explain the unique growth patterns of certain plant species.”