HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

CROP PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is a tissue in plant stems and roots. It transports water and minerals upwards from the roots to the stem, via capillary action.
A
Xylem
B
Phloem
C
Photosynthesis
D
Oxygen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Xylem: Xylem is a conducting tissue which transports water and minerals from the roots to the different parts of the plant. Xylem tissue consists of four types of cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The phloem and xylem are the main tissues responsible for this movement. Water potential, evapotranspiration, and stomatal regulation influence how water and nutrients are transported in plants.

Detailed explanation-4: -Xylem is the tissue which transports water and minerals in plants.

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