<Ul> <Li> 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 . </Li> <Li> Transport of fluids between the roots and the shoots in the xylem and phloem </Li> <Li> Storage of nutrients </Li> <Li> Production of new living tissue . The normal lifespan of plant cells is one to three years . Stems have cells called meristems that annually generate new living tissue . </Li> </Ul>
what are the main functions of the stem
Support for and the elevation of leaves , flowers and fruits Transport of fluids between the roots and the shoots in the xylem and phloem Storage of nutrients Production of new living tissue