Question

Phloem parenchyma mainly functions in __________.

Answer 1

Phloem:

1. 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.
2. Phloem parenchyma are elongated, pointed, cylindrical cells that store oil, starch, mucilage, latex etc.

Final answer:
Phloem parenchyma mainly functions in storage.