Question

Explain the conduction of water through the xylem

Answer 1

Answer:

Xylem vessels and tracheids of roots, stems and leaves are linked to form continuous system of water conducting channels going to every parts of plants. It transports water and soluble mineral nutrients from roots throughout the plant. ... Cohesion-tension theory defines how water moves through xylem.

Answer 2

Answer:

water from roots of plants is taken up by the xylem vessels which are present at the sides of the branches. The transportation is only in one direction i. e. from down to up, to the leaves