Plants, despite being sessile organisms, exhibit remarkable responses to environmental stimuli, enabling them to optimize their growth and survival. One of the most fundamental and fascinating of these responses is gravitropism, the ability of plants to sense and respond to gravity. This directional growth ensures that roots grow downward into the soil while shoots grow READ MORE
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Effects of Microgravity on Plant Growth and Orientation
The exploration of plant growth in microgravity has become crucial for long-term human space exploration, as plants could provide food, oxygen, and psychological benefits on extended missions. On Earth, gravity fundamentally shapes plant physiology by guiding root growth, shoot orientation, and nutrient and water transport. Gravity directs roots to grow downward and shoots to grow READ MORE