How is the movement of leaves of the sensitive plant different from the movement of a shoot towards light?

Thigmonasty (स्पर्श संवेदना): The movement of leaves of the sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica) in response to touch is called thigmonasty. It is a rapid, non-directional response to physical contact or mechanical stimulation.

  • Example: जब आप ‘छुई-मुई’ पौधे को छूते हैं, तो उसके पत्ते तुरंत सिकुड़ जाते हैं। यह थिग्मोनैस्टी है।

Phototropism (प्रकाशानुवर्तन): The movement of a shoot towards light is called phototropism. It is a directional growth response where the plant grows towards the light source. This is due to the uneven distribution of auxins, which cause cells on the shaded side to elongate more than those on the light side.

  • Example: जब पौधा प्रकाश की ओर बढ़ता है, तो यह फोटोट्रोपिज्म है, जिसमें ऑक्सिन हार्मोन की भूमिका होती है।

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