It can then be severed from its parent to produce a new plant. Select a non-flowering shoot that's strong and healthy. It should be low-growing so it can touch the soil surface without breaking.

A shoot is cut from a woody plant. The end of the shoot is cut under water to ensure that the xylem remains water-filled and prevents air locks. The potometer is lowered into the water.

The stem is a key component of the shoot system. It provides structural support to the plant and acts as a pathway for the ...