Question

list the constituents of the xylem.what would happen if the xylem of root of a plant is blocked?

Answer 1

Answer: Xylem consists of :

1. Tracheids

2. Vessels

3. Xylem parenchyma

4. Xylem fibres.

Xylem is a water-conducting tissue in plants. It transports water from the roots to the different parts of the plant. If the xylem of the plant is removed, upward movement of water will stop leading to wilting of leaves and ultimately causes the death of a plant.