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utrients from the roots to the rest of the plant, while the phloem transports sugars and other organic compounds from the leaves to the rest of the plant. Xylem Transport System:The xylem is a tissue system in plants that is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. It consists of long, hollow tubes made up of dead cells that are lined up end-to-end. Water is absorbed by the roots through the process of osmosis, which creates a pressure gradient that forces water up through the x... more