Phloem parenchyma mainly functions in __________.

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Solution

Phloem:
Phloem is a complex, permanent, food conducting tissue of a vascular plant. The basic components of phloem are sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem parenchyma and bast fibres.
Phloem parenchyma are elongated, pointed, cylindrical cells that store oil, starch, mucilage, latex etc.
Final answer:
Phloem parenchyma mainly functions in storage.

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