Xylem

Xylem

Vascular tissue in plants that transports water and dissolved nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant. It provides structural support.

Xylem

Vascular tissue in plants that transports water and dissolved nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant. It provides structural support.

Tracheids

The primary water-conducting cells in xylem, elongated with tapered ends and connected by pits.

Vessel Elements

Wider, more specialized water-conducting cells found in angiosperms; they connect to form long tubes.

Xylem Parenchyma

Parenchyma cells associated with xylem tissue that are involved in storage and lateral transport of water and nutrients.

Xylem Fibers

Fibers that provide additional structural support to the xylem.

Xylem

Vascular tissue in plants that transports water and dissolved nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant. It provides structural support. Transpiration, the process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts, relies on xylem for efficient water transport.

Tracheids

The primary water-conducting cells in xylem, elongated with tapered ends and connected by pits. These are crucial for water transport during transpiration.

Vessel Elements

Wider, more specialized water-conducting cells found in angiosperms; they connect to form long tubes. They enhance water transport efficiency, supporting transpiration.

Xylem Parenchyma

Parenchyma cells associated with xylem tissue that are involved in storage and lateral transport of water and nutrients. They help maintain hydration levels critical for transpiration.

Xylem Fibers

Fibers that provide additional structural support to the xylem, helping maintain the integrity of water-conducting pathways during transpiration.