HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

CROP PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a plant’s response to a hard object?
A
Thigmotropism
B
Gravitropism
C
Geotropism
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In plant biology, thigmotropism is a directional growth movement which occurs as a mechanosensory response to a touch stimulus. Thigmotropism is typically found in twining plants and tendrils, however plant biologists have also found thigmotropic responses in flowering plants and fungi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thigmotropism is response of plants to touch or contact with a solid object. Tendrils feel the solid object resulting in the coiling response. This type of movement helps weak stem of vines and climbers to grow.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: Response of a plant towards surface or contact is called: thigmotropism.

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