Water and mineral salts are transported from the root to the terrestrial organs of the plant through …

The transport of water and mineral salts from the rhizome of the plant to its terrestrial organs (ascending current) is performed by xylem, which consists of parenchymal cells, fibers, vessels, and dead stiff cells with holes. All these elements of the xylem, in addition to transporting functions, additionally carry out a supporting function and storage of nutrients. Xylem is distinguished as primary and secondary; they have cells of the same type, but differ in that the primary xylem lacks core rays.