pla·gi·ot·ro·pism (pl  j - t r -p zm)n. The tendency to grow at an oblique or horizontal angle. Used of roots, stems, or branches. pla gi·o·tropic (--tr pk, -trpk) adj. |
plagiotropism [ˌpleɪdʒɪəʊˈtrəʊˌpɪzəm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the growth of a plant at an angle to the vertical in response to a stimulus
plagiotropic adj
plagiotropism
the tendency of some plants to diverge from the vertical in their growth. — plagiotropic, adj.
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