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6.L.2.2
Plant Response to External Stimuli - Tropism - Dormancy/Germination
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dormancy | Period of inactivity in which a mature seed does not sprout until favorable conditions are met. |
| Germination | The process in which a seed begins to sprout into a plant. |
| Tropism | The turning of part of an organism in response to an external stimulus. |
| Positive Tropism | The turning of part of an organism towards an external stimulus. |
| Negative Tropism | The turning of part of an organism away from an external stimulus. |
| Phototropism | An organism responds to a light stimuli. |
| Gravitropism | An organism responds to gravity stimuli. |
| Thigmotropism | An organism responds to touch stimuli. |
| Thermotropism | An organism responds to heat stimuli. |
| Long-day Plants | Plant that requires more day light than night time. |
| Short-day Plants | Plant that requires less day light than night time. |
| Photoperiod | Length of daylight |