1 \u2013 Stem contains microscopic tubes :\u2013 xylem vessels and phloem vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 \u2013 Stem has been designed with precision and in details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 \u2013 Stems have two main functions. The first one , there are xylems that transport water and minerals from the roots upwards to all other parts of the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4 \u2013 The second one , there are phloems that transport nutrients downwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5 \u2013 There are continuous upward movements in plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6 \u2013 And the stem support the plant\u2019s branches , leaves and fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7 \u2013 The water and mineral absorbed by the root are evenly distributed to the other parts of the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8 \u2013 The water passes to the stem to the branches and eventually to the leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9 \u2013 After utilizing the water absorbed by the roots , the leaves release the water in the air through its stomata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 \u2013 So how does the stem and branches distribute the water and minerals in different parts of the plants uniformly ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11 \u2013 The stem conducts water , nutrients and the products of photosynthesis to and from roots and leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12 \u2013 They are used to store foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13 \u2013 Stems provide a support to the leaves and reproductive structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14 \u2013 The stem also has cells with special thickened walls that help to provide strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15 \u2013 Stems which are green in color produce foods just like the leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16 \u2013 The stem accommodates the transport system which is necessary for the vertical and lateral movement of water and sap within the plant body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n