What is the functions of the leafstalk?

Answer 1

The stipe (stem) of a mushroom is essentially used to mediate the spore dispersal of the fungi (hence a stronger flavor). It is also used to help lift the cap above the grass and other surroundings to get closer to it's host or disperse farther. As far as for using it with food: if the cap's edible- then yes the stem is as well. The taste may be a bit stronger and the density a bit different. So, personal preference

Answer 2

Okay, the first and most obvious function is to hold the leaf to the plant (branch). Then stalk contains transporting structures like the xylem which helps in transportation (movement of gases, movement of sap etc), transpiration and nutrition of the leaves.

Answer 3

The stalk, or stem, of a plant does four main things:

1) Supports and elevates the leaves, flowers, fruit, etc.

2) Transports nutrients from the roots to the shoots

3) Stores nutrients

4) Produces new living tissue

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Answer 4

A plant stalk is the stem or main axis of a plant, or the petiole, pedicel, or peduncle of a plant.

Answer 5

to transport water and nutrients via the xylem and pholem to all parts of the plant

Answer 6

the function of the stalk is it passes nutrience and water and food through to the leaves for them to photosynthasise

Answer 7

The stalk's main purpose on a mushroom is to raise the cap above the grass, sticks, stones, etc.

Answer 8

To lift the fruiting body off the ground so that air current can circulate round the underside to distribute the spoors.