Explain how water and minerals are transported in plants ?

Explanation

Transport of materials in Xylem : The movement of water and minerals absorbed by the plant.s root from the soil through xylem elements - tracheids and vessels are transported to other plant parts. Transpiration helps in upward conduction.
Transport of materials in Phloem : Food synthesized in the leaves is transported through sieve tubes of phloem tissues to other parts both upwards and downwards.