Roots exhibit negative phototropism, growing away from light, whereas shoots exhibit positive phototropism, bending towards the light.
Plant roots grow away from light (negative phototrophic), while shoots grow towards light (positive phototrophic).
| Front | Growth of roots in phototrophic: Growth of shoots in phototrophic: |
|---|---|
| Back | Roots: away/negatively. Shoots: towards/positively, shoot bends towards the light. |
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