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3: Stems

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Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

  • Describe the parts of the stem and its main function.
  • Describe the differences between the monocot and eudicot stems.
  • List the name and function of the main woody stem tissues: bark, epidermis, phloem, vascular cambium, and xylem.
  • Distinguish between primary growth and secondary growth in stems.
  • Describe the composition of wood and its annual rings, sapwood, heartwood, and bark.
  • List the main uses of stems.
  • Describe the differences among modified stems: rhizomes, tubers, bulbs, stolons/runners, corms, and cladophylls.

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