Plant Transport

How does a tall tree draw water from its roots to its leaves? And how does food made in leaves reach the rest of a plant? Discover how plants transport resources via the xylem and phloem. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Transpiration is the evaporation of water from leaves into the atmosphere. It causes water to be sucked up from roots to the leaves. Water enters the roots from the soil by osmosis. The xylem and phloem are systems of hollow tubes that carry the water and food. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes – directly linked to core learning, Twig's curriculum films will fit neatly into your lesson plans.