What are the main functions of the stem?
[a] A stem bears the leaves,flowers and fruits.It servers as a link between the roots,leaves and flowers.
[b] The stem and its branches hold the leaves in such a manner thet leaves get maximum possible sunlight
[c] When young it is green and manufacture food through the process of photosynthessis
[d] It carries the water and mineral salts for the roots to the leaves and other parts and carries the food made by the leaves to hte other parts of the plant body