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What is Mass flow theory?

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  • The pressure flow hypothesis also called the mass flow theory is the best-supported theory to explain the movement of sap through the phloem.
  • It was proposed by E. Munch, a German plant physiologist in 1930.
  • This creates turgor pressure.

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