Climbing vines require structural support during their growth. The swinging shoot tip is believed to help the plant locate a suitable support. Upon contact, the plant undergoes directional growth and the vine begins to curl around the support. This process is called thigmotropism.
Source: http://sciencetrack.blogspot.com/2007/07/twining-motion-of-vines.html
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