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Which tissue transports water around a plant?

QUESTION: Which tissue transports water around a plant?

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Xylem Tissue Information
Composition

 

·        Vessel elements

·        Tracheids

·        Fibers

·        Parenchyma cells

Function ·        Transport of water

·        Minerals

·        Nutrients from the roots to the aerial parts of the plant

·        It also provides structural support.

Water transport ·        The movement of water through xylem tissue is facilitated by the cohesion-tension theory
Mineral uptake ·        Xylem tissue plays a crucial role in the absorption of minerals and nutrients from the soil by the plant’s roots, which are then transported upwards through the xylem.
Structural support ·        Xylem tissue provides mechanical support and strength to the plant
Components of xylem sap ·        Water

·        Minerals

·        Nutrients such as potassium, calcium, and nitrogen compounds

·        It also contains hormones and signaling molecules

Evolutionary adaptations ·        Xylem tissue has evolved different structural adaptations in different plant groups, such as vessel elements in angiosperms and tracheids in gymnosperms and other vascular plants.
Research areas

 

·        Scientists study xylem tissue to understand its role in water transport

·        Adaptations to different environments

·        Responses to stress

·        Potential applications in areas such as biomimicry and plant engineering.

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