apogeotropism
noun
growth or orientation away from the earth; negative geotropism.
apogeotropic
-
a word derived from
apogeotropism.
Example Sentences
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The upper part is apogeotropic, and therefore grows vertically upwards, excepting a short portion close to the blades, which at an early period bends downwards and becomes arched, and thus breaks through the ground.
From The Power of Movement in Plants by Charles Darwin
The apogeotropic tendency of some leaves, and other parts.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster
Cytisus fragrans: apogeotropic movement of stem from 10o beneath to 60o above horizon, traced on vertical glass, from 8.30 A.M.
From The Power of Movement in Plants by Charles Darwin
Lilium auratum: apogeotropic movement of stem, traced on a vertical glass during 2 days and 2 nights, from 10.40 A.M.
From The Power of Movement in Plants by Charles Darwin
Avena sativa.—The sheath-like cotyledons, whilst young, are strongly apogeotropic; and some which were placed at 45o beneath the horizon rose 90o in 7 or 8 h. in lines almost absolutely straight.
From The Power of Movement in Plants by Charles Darwin
