Question

What is translocation? how does it occurs in plants?

Answer 1

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Translocation is the process of movement of materials from leaves to all other parts of the plant body. Leaves of the plants perform photosynthesis and produce carbohydrates (organic solutes) which are translocated to the non photosynthetic parts (roots, flowers, fruits) of the plant through special tissues called phloem.

Translocation in plants occur from regions of excess carbohydrates, primarily mature leaves to regions where it is required through the phloem. The energy rich carbon compounds formed during the process of photosynthesis are transported out of the leaf to other organs & tissues.

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