Infection of the xylem vessels, as seen in vascular wilt diseases (such as fusarium wilt or verticillium wilt), primarily interferes with the plant's ability to transport water and nutrients. The xylem is responsible for the conduction of water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. When the xylem vessels are infected, it can lead to blockage or dysfunction in this transport system, resulting in symptoms such as wilting, yellowing of leaves, stunted growth, and ultimately, plant death if the infection is severe. This disruption in water transport also affects the plant's overall physiological processes, including photosynthesis and nutrient uptake, further compromising its health and growth.
Infection of xylem vessel as happen in vascular wilt interferes with which function of the plant
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