Vascular Bundles

Vascular Bundles

1. Xylem

   • Dead cells
   • Transpiration
     • Transports water
       • Up from roots
       • and minerals
   • Strengthened cellulose cell wall
   • Hollow lumen
   • Continuous tube

2. Phloem

   • Living cells
   • Translocation
     • Transports food (sugar)
       • From leaves
         • (Photosynthesis)
         • To everywhere else

3. Uses

   • Support
   • Transport of water and food

4. Position in Plant

   • Roots
     • In centre
       • Anchorage
   • Stem
     • Around edge
       • Prevent bending in wind
   • Leaf
     • Continuous network
       • Protect softer leaf tissue