1. Water: This is absorbed from the soil by the roots and transported up the plant through the xylem, a type of vascular tissue. The water is essential for photosynthesis, providing the necessary hydrogen atoms and creating turgor pressure that helps the plant maintain its structure.
2. Nutrients: These are dissolved in the water and also transported through the xylem. The nutrients are absorbed from the soil and include minerals like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and others that are crucial for plant growth and development.
