define Three Types of stemthorn with examples briefly.
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There are several types of stem cells that can be used for different purposes.
- Embryonic stem cells. Embryonic stem cells come from human embryos that are three to five days old. ...
- Non-embryonic (adult) stem cells. ...
- Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) ...
- Cord blood stem cells and amniotic fluid stem cells.
Explanation:
STEM MODIFICATION - DEFINITION
In some plants the stems are modified to perform the function of storage of food, support, protection and vegetative propagation.
For food storage: Rhizome (ginger), Tuber (potato), Bulb (onion), Corm (colocasia).
For support: Stem tendrils of watermelon, grapevine, cucumber.
For protection: Axillary buds of stem of citrus, Bougainvillea get modified into pointed thorns. They protect the plants from animals.
For vegetative propagation: Underground stems of grass, strawberry, lateral branches of mint and jasmine.
For assimilation of food: Flattened stem of Opuntia contains chlorophyll and performs photosynthesis.
MODIFICATION OF STEM - DEFINITION
The stem is the part of the plant that provides support and helps in conduction.
In some plants, the stem is modified for some other functions such as:
Underground stem modification- in such modification, stems remain under the soil and store the large amount of food e.g., potato, ginger etc.
Sub-aerial modification- in such modification, week stems lie horizontally on the ground and develop adventitious roots that help in vegetative propagation e.g., grass, pumpkin etc.
Aerial stem modification- in such modification, axillary buds are modified to thron and tendril for protection and support e.g., rose, pea etc.