The phloem, composed of sieve elements cells which connect to form a tube, conducts food and water both ways in a plant.
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Phloem
/ˈfləʊ.əm/
Synonyms for "phloem" (5 found)
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Noun(2 words)
nutrient transport tissuephloem proper
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Noun(2 words)
sugar-conducting tissuetranslocation
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2 entriesplant physiology processvascular tissue
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6 entriescompanion cellsphloem fibersphloem parenchymapressure flow mechanismsieve elementssieve tube transport
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6 entriescompanion cellsphloem fibersphloem sapphloem transportsieve elementsvascular tissue
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