DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Water and solutes are transported by the xylem from the roots to the leaves, and food is transported from the leaves to the rest of the plant by the phloem. The process by which water evaporates from the leaves and draws more water from the roots is called ‘transpiration’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Transpiration is the loss of water in the form of vapour through aerial parts of the plant. This creates a suctional force pulling water from the roots through the xylem. Transpiration helps to pull water to the leaves of tall trees that are even 600ft high.

Detailed explanation-3: -Transpiration helps in the movement of water molecules from the roots to the upper part of the plants. The removal of water molecules generates a transpiration pull in the xylem tissue allowing the water to move upward.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vascular tissue transports water, minerals, and sugars to different parts of the plant. Vascular tissue is made of two specialized conducting tissues: xylem and phloem. Xylem tissue transports water and nutrients from the roots to different parts of the plant, and also plays a role in structural support in the stem.

Detailed explanation-5: -Functions of transpiration include the following: Water and minerals are transported to various areas of the plants by xylem through transpiration pull. It promotes cell division and preserves the turgidity of the cells.