Lesson Plans

  1. Observation of the typical downward growth of a Maize Root
  2. What is the response of a root when the entire plant is rotated 90 degrees?
  3. How does removing a root cap affect the growth rate of a maize plant?
  4. Is there a difference in the elongation rates of the topside and bottom side of a root after gravistimulation?
  5. How does the angle of gravistimulation affect the response of a plant?

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