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Why do roots grow downward?

Updated: 10/18/2022
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Plant roots are capable of performing this trick by sensing gravity (geotropism or gravitropism). In space they grow in random directions.

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Roots get water from the oil

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In gravitropism which direction do the roots grow?

Downward


In gravitropism which direction do roots grow?

Downward


Does roots grow in random directions when they are blocked from growing downward?

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Do plants grow downwards?

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Do roots grow in random directions when they are blocked from growing downward?

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When a plants roots grow downward this is an example of?

a dandelion is a tap root which goes down ward in to the ground


What is a negative gravitropism?

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What causes roots to grow downward?

Gravitropism (also known as geotropism) is a turning or growth movement by a plant or fungus in response to gravity. It is a general feature of all higher and many lower plants as well as other organisms. Wikipedia


What kind of tropism do roots play?

Gravitropism (also known as geotropism) is a turning or growth movement by a plant or fungus in response to gravity. It is a general feature of all higher and many lower plants as well as other organisms. Wikipedia