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What is translocation in phloem?


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Translocation:

  1. Translocation refers to the transfer of sucrose and other compounds, such as amino acids, throughout a plant.
  2. Translocation is the movement of elements within a plant from leaves to other tissue.
  3. Plants' phloem, a type of vascular tissue, is where translocation takes place.
  4. Sugars that are produced by photosynthesis or that are stored in plant tissues like roots, bulbs, and tubers are examples of sugar sources.

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