Question

List the constituents of phloem. What will happen if the phloem at the base of branch is removed?

Answer 1

Phloem:

1. Phloem is the complex permanent tissue that is responsible for the transportation of food from the leaves to the various parts of the plant.
2. The constituents of phloem are sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem parenchyma, and phloem fibres.
3. When the phloem at the base of the branch is removed the lower portion of the branch will not receive any food prepared by the leaves of the branch.