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The roots of plants usually grow downwards. In contrast, all stems and stems grow upwards. But how does this work?
When plant seeds are in the soil, it is dark. So how can the plants distinguish between up and down?
Plants have a sense of gravity, which helps them to find the right orientation. As a result, the roots grow downwards and the shoot finds its way to the surface. This mechanism is called gravitropism.