How do auxins promote the growth of a tendril around the support

Auxins promoting growth of a tendril around the support
A tendril

Auxins are growth regulators of the plant. Plant produce auxin at the tip of bud.

A tendril is a specialised stem which supports a plant in climbing.

Auxin produced at tendril diffuses away from the contact point of the tendril.

Auxin elongates the cell.

As a result, there is uneven growth in the cells of the tendril. It results in curling of tendril to the support.

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