apogeotropism

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apogeotropism [ˌæpədʒɪˈɒtrəˌpɪzəm]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) negative geotropism, as shown by plant stems

[from Greek apogaios away from the earth + tropos a turn]

apogeotropic [ˌæpəˌdʒɪəˈtrɒpɪk] adj

apogeotropism

the tendency of some plants to grow away from the earth and the pull of gravity. — apogeotropic, adj.

See also: Motion

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