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Gravitropism and mechanical signaling enable phototropism

Claim that plant gravity and mechanical signaling facilitate phototropic responses.

Confidence
70%
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Evidence Quote

“Gravitropism and mechanical signaling enable phototropism”

Relationship

gravitropism mechanical signaling enables Phototropism in plants

Arguments

Gravitropic responsesubject
Phototropism in plantsobject

Connections (2)

Integration of plant gravity, mechanical, and light signaling in root behaviorInferenceChain
Gravity sensing occurs at single plant cell levelAssociation

Evidence

“Study on gravitropism and mechanical signaling processes in plants.”

Toyota M & Gilroy S (2013). Gravitropism and mechanical signaling in plants doi:10.3732/ajb.1200408 ↗