Question

what is xlem in plant

Answer 1

Xylem is a vascular tissue which is responsible for the transport of water and nutrients from the roots in the soil to the other parts of the plant. Hormones and other small molecules also travel through xylem as they are move throughout the plant.

Answer 2

Xylem is one of the two types of transport tissue in vascular plants. Xylem is derived from Greek word "xylon" meaning wood. Xylem is used for the transport of water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.It consists of a variety of specialized, water-conducting cells known as tracheary elements.