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apogeotropism

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apogeotropism [ˌæpədʒɪˈɒtrəˌpɪzəm]
n
(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: Plants
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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