What are the different pathways by which water and minerals are transported from root to the xylem?

Explanation

There are two different pathways by which water and minerals are transported from root hair to the xylem, which are:
(a) Symplast pathway: The passage of water and minerals through the cytoplasm of the cells is called transportation through symplast pathway.
(b) Apoplast pathway: These are the intercellular spaces outside the plasma membrane. The passage of water and minerals through the cell wall and intercellular spaces is known as apoplast pathway.