Vessels and tracheids in the xylem tissue are interconnected to form a continuous system of water-conducting channels that reach all parts of the plant.

The phloem transports products of photosynthesis, such as sugars and other organic molecules, from the leaves where they are synthesized to other parts of the plant.

The xylem primarily transports water and minerals obtained from the soil.

The two conducting tubes in plant transport systems are the xylem and the phloem.

Plants have low energy needs because they do not move, and a significant portion of their tissues consist of dead cells. As a result, they can utilize relatively slow transport systems.