Plant organisation, xylem and phloem

By the end you’ll be able to

• Describe the main plant tissues and organs involved in transport and support, including roots, stems, leaves, epidermal tissue, palisade mesophyll, spongy mesophyll, xylem, phloem and meristem tissue.
• Explain the functions of xylem in transporting water and mineral ions from roots to leaves and in supporting the plant.
• Explain the functions of phloem in translocation of dissolved sugars and other assimilates around the plant, including movement to areas of storage and growth.