Botany: Plant Parts and Function - Stems

Botany: Plant Parts and Function - Stems
Arizona Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture
The University of Arizona

Stems
Stems are structures which support buds and leaves and serve as conduits for carrying water, minerals, and sugars. The three major internal parts of a stem are the xylem, phloem, and cambium. The xylem and phloem are the major components of a plantâ€™s vascular system.

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