Diageotropism

/ˌdaɪ.ə.dʒiːˈɑ.trə.pɪ.zəm/ noun

Definition

The growth response of plants or organisms at an angle to the direction of gravity.

Etymology

From Greek 'dia-' (through) and 'geotropism' (earth-turning), the '-ism' suffix indicating a process or condition.

Kelly Says

Diageotropism is why plant roots don't just grow straight down—they spread horizontally too, following a smart biological program that maximizes their search for nutrients!

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