Mechanical response of plants

The mechanical response of plants refers to how they sense and adapt to physical stimuli like wind, touch, or gravity. When exposed to forces, plants can strengthen their tissues, bend, or grow in specific directions through cell wall adjustments and growth patterns. For example, a tree's trunk thickens in response to wind stress, and roots grow downward due to gravity. These responses help plants stay stable and optimize resource absorption. Overall, plant mechanics involve detecting mechanical signals and adjusting growth processes to survive and thrive in their environment.