Bending of the shoot of a plant towards light can be referred to as ........

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Bending of the shoot of a plant towards light can be referred to as

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When the stem of a plant bends towards the sunlight, then this is called positive Phototropism. When it is opposite to the light source, then it is called negative Phototropism. The occurrence of Auxins causes the bending of the plant away or towards the sunlight. Auxins found in the shoot tip of the plant which is responsible for directional movement by the plant.

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