Question

Which is the phloem element that is supportive in function?

Answer 1

Phloem:

1. Phloem is the tissue in the plants, which performs the function of transporting food.
2. It helps in conducting food components, it comprises sieve tube elements, phloem parenchyma, companion cells, and phloem fibers.
3. One of the essential elements of plants is phloem fibers, it provides support and mechanical strength to a plant in general and phloem in particular.
4. The phloem fibers are produced abundantly in the long but narrow stems of several fiber crops.