What Does Traumatropism Mean?

: a modification of the orientation of an organ (as a plant root) as a result of wounding.

Is Traumatropism positive or negative?

Traumatropism is the growth response to a wound. Tropism is the growth response in all or part of a plant due to an external stimulus. Traumatropism in particular is the response to wounds or lesions (trauma-) and is mostly, if not entirely, comprised of negative traumatropism.

Is Growthful a word?

Having the capacity to grow. Causing growth.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.