-Mandavi, SME at Edumarz
Solution – Xylem is a conducting tissue that aids in the transport of water and minerals from the plant’s roots to other regions. It is made up of four elements. They are:
Tracheids
Vessels
Xylem parenchyma
Xylem fibres
Vessels-They can be found in angiosperms. These are lengthy cylindrical structures that resemble tubes. The walls are lignified, and the centre hollow is quite huge. They’re also dead. They have a large number of cells termed vessel members that are joined by a perforation in the common walls. Mostly involved in water and mineral conduction, as well as providing mechanical strength to the plant.
Tracheids– Cells that are dead and have a tapering end. Gymnosperm and lower angiosperm are the most common hosts. They lack protoplasm and have a thick lignified wall. Their primary role is to convey water and minerals.
Xylem fibre– A lignified cell with a central lumen and a dead cell with lignified walls. Water transportation and mechanical assistance are two of my responsibilities.
Xylem parenchyma– Only the xylem’s live cells store starch and fat. They aid in the movement of water over short distances.