Phil Edwards

One of our members wanted to know what the term for a plant's ability to sense gravity was.

Gravitropism- Plant growth in response to gravity. This is what enables the plant to put roots in the ground and not in the air.

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Gravity Potential- The affect of gravity on the free energy of water within the plant. It's the loss of ability for water to move about in a plant and to do biological or chemical work, such as move dissolved mineral nutrients or photosynthates and metabolites.

Remember, always have fun with your plants!

Botanically yours,
Phil

defdac

Great Phil! Love your series with fun fysiology! Keep up the good work! =D

Sir_BlackhOle

Very interesting info!