The common name for the process of plants growing towards light is "phototropism." Phototropism allows plants to maximize their exposure to sunlight, which is crucial for photosynthesis. The phenomenon occurs as a response to the light stimuli, where plants produce auxins—hormones that regulate growth. When light is detected primarily on one side of the plant, auxins accumulate on the darker side, causing those cells to elongate. Consequently, the plant bends toward the light source. This adaptive behavior supports plant growth, reproduction, and survival in various environments.