Water Transport in Plants and Tissue Types

Vascular Plants

Plants with specialized transport systems for nutrients.

Above-ground Shoot System

Site for photosynthesis, reproduction, and sugar transport.

Below-ground Root System

Anchors plant, absorbs water, stores sugars.

Meristematic Tissue

Cells that actively divide for plant growth.

Permanent Tissue

Cells that have ceased division in plants.

Dermal Tissue

Outer layer protecting plant and regulating interactions.

Ground Tissue

Most abundant tissue, involved in photosynthesis and support.

Collenchyma

Living cells providing support in growing plant areas.

Sclerenchyma

Dead cells offering structural support and strength.

Vascular Tissue

Transport pathways for water, nutrients, and sugars.

Xylem

Transports water using hollow dead cells.

Phloem

Transports sugars and nutrients with living cells.

Epidermal Tissue

Forms upper and lower leaf boundaries.

Water Uptake

Process of water absorption from soil by roots.

Root Hairs

Extensions that increase surface area for water absorption.

Osmosis

Movement of water across a semipermeable membrane.

Facilitated Diffusion

Passive transport of water through protein channels.

Transpiration

Evaporation of water from leaves, aiding transport.

Cohesion

Water molecules' attraction to each other.

Adhesion

Water molecules' attraction to surrounding surfaces.

Water Column Integrity

Cohesion and adhesion prevent water transport breakage.