Transport in Plants | Part 1 | Biology | Saad Farooq | SLATE

#igcse #cambridge #slate #slatepakistan Transport in Plants Transport in plants refers to the movement of water, minerals, and nutrients throughout the plant body. This process is essential for plant survival and growth. There are two main transport systems in plants: Xylem – Responsible for the transport of water and mineral salts from the roots to the rest of the plant. This movement is mainly one-way and occurs through transpiration pull, root pressure, and capillary action. Phloem – Responsible for transporting organic nutrients, especially sugars (produced during photosynthesis), from the leaves to other parts of the plant. This process is called translocation and occurs in both directions. Key processes involved: Transpiration – The loss of water vapor from the surface of leaves through stomata. Translocation – The movement of food substances through the phloem to growing regions and storage organs. Understanding these systems helps explain how plants maintain water balance, support metabolic processes, and adapt to environmental conditions.