Is phloem fibre a dead or living tissue?

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Phloem fibres:
These are elongated, spindle-shaped cells with thick cell walls and are found in the complex tissue phloem.
These are also called bast fibres.
They provide mechanical strength to the tissue.
These are the only dead tissue amongst all elements of phloem.
Final answer: Phloem fibre is dead tissue.

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