OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the water-conducting tissue of the woody plant?
A
roots
B
leaves
C
phloem
D
xylem
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Xylem also contains two other cell types called parenchyma and fibres. Xylem is called water-conducting tissue because it is mainly involved in transporting water molecules from the roots to the aerial parts of the plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Xylem is one of the complex permanent tissue present in plants. It is composed of xylem parenchyma, vessels, tracheids, and xylem fibers. They help in the conduction of water in the plant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Xylem in woody stems is what is called wood, and its main function is to transport water and nutrients. Functioning xylem (sapwood) is lighter in color and is found closest to the vascular cambium.

Detailed explanation-4: -xylem, plant vascular tissue that conveys water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant and also provides physical support. Xylem tissue consists of a variety of specialized, water-conducting cells known as tracheary elements.

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