Question

What are the functions of stems.

Answer 1

1. Stem acts as a backbone for the plants and helps in providing strength to them.
2. Stem contains Vascular bundles which help in translocation of minerals, water and food in plants.
3. Green stems help in photosynthesis.
4. Trichomes present on stem help reducing the rate of transpiration.
5. Flowers that a plant bears are actually Modified Stem.