to carry food from the leaves to all the cells of the plant
to absorb water and minerals from the soil
to store extra food for the plant to use in the winter
to carry water and minerals from the roots to the lea
Plants have tissues to transport water, nutrients and minerals. Xylem transports water and mineral salts from the roots up to other parts of the plant, while phloem transports sucrose and amino acids between the leaves and other parts of the plant.
