2006-08-21 10:10:03 · 5 answers · asked by saima h 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
describe function of stem in the tree?
2006-08-21 10:14:42 · update #1
Stems contain areas where side branches and leaves develop from. These areas are called nodes. The area in-between the nodes are the inter nodes. At the node axially buds are found. These buds contain embryonic tissue which will allow the stem to grow. Lenticels are small holes located on the stem. These holes allow air into the stem while they are active. As the stem gets older they disappear. Many stems end with a terminal bud. This bud allows the stem to grow in length.
2006-08-21 11:52:01 · answer #1 · answered by ATP-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stem supports the leaves and flowers of a plant (tree) and it conducts water and minerals upwards, while conducting sugars, the products of photoynthesis, downwards. In trees, the stem is "woody", with secondary growth allowing it to increase in width to support the heavy structures of the tree.
2006-08-21 16:05:20 · answer #2 · answered by microbioprofessor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Conduction of food material.
Supporting the plant body.
Storage of food materials in some plants only.
2006-08-21 14:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by moosa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
supporting the plant and supply route for all nutrients to pass
2006-08-21 10:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by Dr M 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
carry water and nutrience absorbed by the root to all part of the plant.
2006-08-21 10:31:31 · answer #5 · answered by Man 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋