6. Soil borne fungi invade roots and infect the vascular tissues of the host plants, particularly the xylem tissue. a. Define the term tissue. b. The diagram below shows a cross section of a dicot stem and root. гot stem i. From the diagram, identify the numbers corresponding to xylem tissue. ii. List ONE adaptation of xylem tissue which helps it carry out its function, that of transporting water and dissolved mineral ions from roots to leaves. iii. Give ONE other function of xylem tissue apart from transportation of water.

6. Soil borne fungi invade roots and infect the vascular tissues of the host plants, particularly the xylem tissue. a. Define the term tissue. b. The diagram below shows a cross section of a dicot stem and root. гot stem i. From the diagram, identify the numbers corresponding to xylem tissue. ii. List ONE adaptation of xylem tissue which helps it carry out its function, that of transporting water and dissolved mineral ions from roots to leaves. iii. Give ONE other function of xylem tissue apart from transportation of water.

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

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Chapter27: Plant Tissues

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