Question

What is the functions of stem

Answer 1

The cotton textile industry of the country is thus facing both short-term and long-term problems. Former includes problems of high prices, shortage of raw materials, liquidity problems due to poor sales and accumulation of huge stocks due to poor demand in the market.

Answer 2

$\underline{\underline{\bold{Stem\::}}}$

• The stem is the ascending part of the axis bearing branches, leaves, flowers and fruits.

• Develops from plumule of the embryo of a germinating seed.

$\underline{\underline{\bold{Parts\:of\:stem\::}}}$

$\textbf{Node :}$ The region of the stem where leaves are born are called nodes.

$\textbf{Internode\::}$ The portion between two nodes is called internode.

$\textbf{Colour\::}$ Stem is generally green when young and later becomes woody and dark brown.

$\underline{\underline{\bold{Functions\:of\:Stem\::}}}$

» Spreading out branches bearing leaves, flowers and fruits.

» It conducts water, minerals and photosynthesis.

» Some stem perform functions of storage of food, support, protection and of vegetative propagation.