What is the role of 'Xylem Rays' in the anatomy of wood?
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Correct answer: Radial transport of water and nutrients
Xylem rays are horizontal ribbons of parenchyma cells that extend radially from the center of the stem. They facilitate the lateral transport of water, nutrients, and waste products across the wood.
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