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Xylem in Plants: Definition and Cell Types | Complex Tissue

In this article we will discuss about the definition and cell types of xylem tissue in plants. Definition of Xylem: Xylem can be defined as a complex tissue that is composed of four basic types of cell (tracheids, trachea, and xylem fibre and xylem parenchyma), remains in close association with phloem and has specialized functions like conduction of water and [...]

By |2016-12-12T06:55:51+00:00December 12, 2016|Complex Tissues|Comments Off on Xylem in Plants: Definition and Cell Types | Complex Tissue
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Mechanism of Mineral Salt in Xylem (With Diagram)

In this article we will discuss about the Mechanism of Mineral Salt in Xylem. After absorption from the soil by epiblema cells, the mineral salts pass radially inwards into the tracheary elements. With the transport of water the mineral salts also pass upwardly to reach the leaves and other parts. That xylem is the pathway for the transport of mineral [...]

By |2016-08-17T17:19:34+00:00August 17, 2016|Mineral Nutrition|Comments Off on Mechanism of Mineral Salt in Xylem (With Diagram)
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