Question

How are ions transported around the plant

Answer 1

Xylem moves water and so do mineral ions from the roots to the leaves where amino acids are. From there they move to the rest of the plant

Answer 2

Plants absorb water from the soil by osmosis. They absorb mineral ions by active transport, against the concentration gradient. Root hair cells are adapted for taking up water and mineral ions by having a large surface area to increase the rate of absorption.