Plant Parts (Apical Bud and Stem)

Apical Bud and Stem

The apical bud is the bud at the tip of the apical shoot. It promotes apical growth or primary growth in the shoot system. It does this through the production of auxin which inhibits lateral growth and promotes primary growth. (1)

The stem is also shown in this picture. The stem is the part of the plant that connects the different parts of the plant. The stem functions in support, transport of nutrients, storage of nutrients, and production of new tissues. (2)

Citations:

1. "Apical Dominance." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 25 Apr. 2012. Web. 25 Apr. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apical_dominance>.


2. "Plant Stem." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Apr. 2012. Web. 25 Apr. 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_stem>.