trophotropism

Questions

What does trophotropism mean?

The movements of the organs in a growing plant, as towards nutrient substances, induced by the chemical nature of its surroundings.

Where does trophotropism come from?

From tropho- + -tropy + -ism.

How to pronounce trophotropism

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