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Positive thigmotropism is a term used in plant Biology. Thigmotropism is a growth response to touch either towards (positive) or away from a stimulus (negative). Roots of plants typically show a negative thigmotropic response when they come in contact with an object in the soil such as a rock. The roots will curve away from the object.

Positive thigmotropism can be seen in vines. When a vine comes into contact with an object, the side of the vine that did not touch the object will grow slightly faster than the side with the contact. This causes the vine to curve towards the object and wrap around it, giving the plant added structural support.

The plant is able to perceive the touch sensation and alter its growth pattern.

There are many more examples out there ... but roots and vines are the most common. And remember: Tropisms only occur when the plant is growing.

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