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The stem is the fresh plant growth of the plant, while the stem is one of the main structures of the plant.
Explanation:
The shoot is generally regarded as the new growth of the plant, and it contains the stem, leaves and flowers. It is classified as the area between the top of the root system near the surface to the apex of the plant. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoot
The stem is the main structural axis on which the plant can produce leaves and flowers, with the other main structural axis being the root. The stem is part of the shoot and divides into two sections, the nodes and internodes. The nodes hold one or multiple leaves, as well as buds from which new sticks may grow, while the internodes are the parts of the plant which seperate the nodes.
The purpose of the stem is manifold, and it includes:
- To support and lift the leaves, flowers and fruits. The stem gives them a place to rest on while also providing them with light and thus energy
- To transfer fluids between the roots and shoots
- To reserve nutrients
- To produce new tissue
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_stem
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