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Peer reviewedHershey, David R. – Science Activities, 1992
Discusses traditional school demonstrations and experiments in hydrotropism. Explains that these experiments seem to "prove" hydrotropism, but yet most botanists reject hydrotropism. Teachers continue to teach the concept because it is logical and the experiments are simple. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Botany, Demonstrations (Educational), High Schools
