geotropism
- IPA[ˌjēəˈträˌpiz(ə)m]
美式
- the growth of the parts of plants with respect to the force of gravity. The upward growth of plant shoots is an instance of negative geotropism; the downward growth of roots is positive geotropism.
noun: geotropism
- 相關詞
- the tendency of roots to grow downwards.
Oxford Dictionary
- the tendency of plant stems and other parts to grow upwards.
Oxford Dictionary
- the tendency of roots to grow downward.
Oxford American Dictionary
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- IPA[ˌdʒiːəʊˈtrəʊpɪz(ə)m]
英式
- the growth of the parts of plants in response to the force of gravity. The upward growth of ...
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