i carry wayer and mineral nutrients from roots to aerial parts of the plants. I give mechanical strength to the plants. who am I
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The xylem vessels
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The answer is XYLEM
COMPONENTS OF XYLEM:
- Xylem is composed of four elements namely tracheids, vessels, xylem parenchyma and xylem fibres.
- Xylem parenchyma is the only living component of cell.
- Remaining elements of xylem are dead.
- Tracheids form the major water conducting element in pteridophytes and gymnosperms.
- Vessels are present only in angiosperms .
- Xylem parenchyma stores substance such as resins , tanins , etc,.
- Xylem fibre is highly narrow and has thickened wall responsible for mechanical support.
FUNCTIONS OF XYLEM:
- Xylem is responsible the transport of water , dissolved mineral and some hormones.
- Root hairs absorb the water from soil and transport it upto the xylem.
- Xylem transports the water along the length of the plant.
- It is commonly called wood and it occupies the central region of plant.
- It gives mechanical strength to the plants
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