What is chemotropic?

Chemotropic refers to the ability of certain organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, to grow towards or away from specific chemical stimuli in their environment. This is achieved through the detection and response of specialized chemoreceptors that can detect and interpret chemical signals. Chemotropism is important for several biological processes, such as the invasion of plant roots by symbiotic fungi and the movement of bacteria towards nutrients or away from toxic substances. The study of chemotropism has applications in fields such as agriculture, medicine, and biotechnology.