Summary
This section covers key concepts related to plant nutrition and transport, including phytoremediation, soil properties, uptake of water and mineral nutrients, and the internal transport mechanisms within plants. It explains how the Casparian strip and membrane transporters in roots control nutrient uptake, describes the structure and function of xylem and phloem, and details theories such as cohesion–tension for water movement and pressure flow for sugar translocation. Understanding these processes is essential to grasp how plants maintain their growth and respond to environmental challenges.