The stele, also known as the vascular cylinder, contains xylem and phloem and is responsible for the transport of water and nutrients within the root.
The stele, also known as the vascular cylinder, contains xylem and phloem and is responsible for the transport of water and nutrients within the root.
| Front | Stele - root |
|---|---|
| Back | a.k.a. vascular cylinder - function to transport - has xylem, phloem |
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