Science assignment

Made by : syed ammar ahmed

Viii -c
Basic : Basically the transport system of the
flowering plants is made up of two networks. They
are :
 Xylem
 Phloem
Xylem : Xylem is a tissue whose tissues have thick
walls. Substances that xylem transports include
water and minerals obtained through the plant's
roots, as xylem runs from the roots to the stems and
leaves.
Phloem : Phloem is the living tissue in vascular
plants that transports the soluble organic compounds
made during photosynthesis and known as
photosynthates, in particular the sugar sucrose, to
parts of the plant where needed. This transport
process is called translocation. In trees, the phloem
is the innermost layer of the bark.
 Why is Transportation An Essential Process?
To circulate water, essential nutrients, excretory
products, and gases within the plants for various
purposes, transportation in plants is necessary. In
vascular tissues, this transportation in the plant
takes place. By a suction force, water and minerals
are transported to various parts of the plant as
needed by the plant.
How does it all work?
In plants, there are pipe-like vessels through which
water and minerals can enter the plants. These
vessels are made up of elongated cells and thick
walls. A group of cells forms a tissue that performs
a specialized function within the organisms. These
are conducting tissues. Next the xylem and the
phloem have the job. When the plant’s roots collects
minerals and water etc. the xylem collects the water
and supplies it to all parts of the plant and the
phloem collects the food and in the same way
supplies it. The directions of both the vessels are
different. Xylem goes upwards only while the
Phloem goes both the directions.
The end !!!!!!