AP Biology Plant Vascular System

Roots: in the ground, absorb water and nutrients, and anchor the plant

Shoots: everything above ground, the stem and leaves, do photosynthesis, and transport of food and water

Help move materials around the plant

Xylem transfers water and solutes from roots to leaves

Xylem moves materials in only one direction from roots to leaves

Phloem transfers glucose, amino acids, and hormones around the plant

Phloem materials can move in either direction from roots to leaves or leaves to roots

Roots are a part of the plant vascular system

Roots absorb water and solutes from the soil

Root hairs increase the surface area of the roots which allows for greater absorption of materials

The movement of water out of the leaves

Helps pull water and solutes up from the roots into the leaves