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The growth rate of the two sides of 10-mm apical segments prepared from primary roots and of intact primary roots of maize has been analyzed in both vertical and horizontal positions, using a filming method allowing continuous growth recording. The data showed that the georeaction began by a decrease in the overall elongation rate of the roots. This inhibition is effective on the lower side of the bending zone, where the growth is practically stopped during the period of maximum rate of geocurvature. In contrast, the growth is slightly enhanced on the upper part of the elongating zone.
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Pilet, P.E., Ney, D. Differential growth of georeacting maize roots. Planta 151, 146–150 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00387816
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