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Stems serve as a vital conduit for transporting two essential substances from the soil to the rest of the plant: water and nutrients. The stem is responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil through its root system and then conducting them upward to the leaves and other parts of the plant. This process, known as transpiration, allows the plant to maintain its structural integrity, grow, and produce energy through photosynthesis.