A) Morphology: -
Stem is present above the ground and it is mostly green. It arises from plumule of
the seed. Stem always moves towards light therefore it is called phototrophic.
i) Node is a place where leave arises. Its function is to provide support to
plant. It also provides position to the leave from where they can get
sunlight for photosynthesis.
ii) Inter node is distance between two nodes.
B) Anatomy: -
i) Teuton is present in the outer most layer of plant. It is specific material
which reduces the process of transpiration. Its function is protection. It
also controls the laws of water from stem.
ii) Cortex is present inside the epidermis. It is composed of parenchyma
cells. Its function is to help in storage of food and water.
iii) Endodermis is not present in stem
C_ Pericycle: -
They are located between vascular bundles. They are composed of
sclerenchyma cells and present in many layers. Vascular bundles are consists of
xylem and phloem tissues.
i) Xylem is present in star shape and its function is transportation of water.
ii) Phloem is present in bundles and its function is the transportation of food
in different parts of plant.
iii) Cambium is present between xylem and phloem. Its function is to
help in secondary growth of the plant.
iv) Medullary Rays are present between the two bundles. They are
composed of few thin walls made up of living cells. Their function is
to connect pith and cortex for storage of food