location of xylem and phloem

• xylem transports water and mineral ions in solution.

  these substances move up the plant from roots to leaves
• phloem tissue transports sugars up and down the plant
• xylem and phloem make up the plants vascular system. found throught a plant and transport minerals to all parts
• xylem provides support in a plant
• roots

  • xylem and phloem are in the centre to provide support for the root as it pushes through the soil

  
• stem

  • xylem and phloem are near the outside to provide a scaffolding to reduce bending

  
• leaves

  • xylem and phloem make a network of veins which support the thin leaves

  
• • you can get longitudinal cross-sections these are taken along the length of a structure