HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -How does it do that? Plant stems have some very special cells called xylem. These cells form long thin tubes that run from the roots up the stems to the leaves. Their job is to carry water upward from the roots to every part of a plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -The stem transports water and nutrients up from the roots all the way to the leaves, and the stem transports sugars from the leaves to the rest of the plant. Stems support leaves, flowers, and fruits. Stems are the main transportation routes of water from the roots to the leaves.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tube-like structure called xylem is present in the stem that carries water to all the parts of the plant.

Detailed explanation-4: -The stem conducts water, minerals, and food to other parts of the plant; it may also store food, and green stems themselves produce food.

Detailed explanation-5: -A stem performs the following functions in a plant: (i) It supports branches, leaves, flowers, and fruits. (ii) It transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves and other parts of plants. (iii) It transports food from leaves to different parts of the plant.