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The tendency of plant organs to grow in a straight line when uninfluenced by external stimuli.

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  1. The tendency of plant organs to grow in a straight line when uninfluenced by external stimuli.
  2. The tendency of plant organs to grow in a straight line whenuninfluenced by external stimuli.