HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Stem is an essential part of a plant that provides mechanical support to the whole plant body. Every other part of the plant except the one underground depends on the stem for support. This includes leaves, fruits, flowers, branches, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -In most plants stems are located above the soil surface but some plants have underground stems. Stems have four main functions which are: Support for and the elevation of leaves, flowers, and fruits. The stems keep the leaves in the light and provide a place for the plant to keep its flowers and fruits.

Detailed explanation-3: -Peduncle: The stalk of a flower. Receptacle: The part of a flower stalk where the parts of the flower are attached.

Detailed explanation-4: -Leaves are attached to the plant stem at areas called nodes. An internode is the stem region between two nodes. The petiole is the stalk connecting the leaf to the stem.