Disrupted growth process of plants (IMAGE) Technical University of Munich (TUM) Caption If the growth processes of plants are disturbed, the roots no longer grow to the center of the earth and flower and seed formation is massively disrupted. Credit U. Hammes / TUM Usage Restrictions Free for use in reporting about TUM with the copyright noted. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.