Phloem
noun
Vascular tissue in plants responsible for transporting food produced in the leaves to the rest of the plant.
The sugars manufactured by the leaf cells are transported to other parts of the plant through the phloem.
Often appears as...
- phloem sap
- sieve tube elements in phloem
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Vascular tissue in plants responsible for transporting food produced in the leaves to the rest of the plant.
The sugars manufactured by the leaf cells are transported to other parts of the plant through the phloem.
Often appears as...
- phloem sap
- sieve tube elements in phloem
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Plant Nutrition
Remember, 'phloem' is specific to plant biology and pertains to how plants distribute nutrients.
Botany researchers study how environmental stress affects phloem function in crops.
Pro Tip 2/3Not For Animals
'Phloem' is used exclusively concerning plants, not animals or other organisms.
While animals have blood vessels, plants use phloem and xylem for transport.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Usage
The term 'phloem' is often used in academic and scientific settings rather than in everyday conversation.
In our botany class, we examined the structure of phloem tissues under a microscope.
Pro Tip 1/3Plant Nutrition
Remember, 'phloem' is specific to plant biology and pertains to how plants distribute nutrients.
Botany researchers study how environmental stress affects phloem function in crops.
Pro Tip 2/3Not For Animals
'Phloem' is used exclusively concerning plants, not animals or other organisms.
While animals have blood vessels, plants use phloem and xylem for transport.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Usage
The term 'phloem' is often used in academic and scientific settings rather than in everyday conversation.
In our botany class, we examined the structure of phloem tissues under a microscope.
Pro Tip 1/3Plant Nutrition
Remember, 'phloem' is specific to plant biology and pertains to how plants distribute nutrients.
Botany researchers study how environmental stress affects phloem function in crops.
Pro Tip 2/3Not For Animals
'Phloem' is used exclusively concerning plants, not animals or other organisms.
While animals have blood vessels, plants use phloem and xylem for transport.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Usage
The term 'phloem' is often used in academic and scientific settings rather than in everyday conversation.
In our botany class, we examined the structure of phloem tissues under a microscope.
Never forget "Phloem"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
How tall can a tree...
so the water from the phloem sap is absorbed into the xylem to correct the balance. This process, called osmotic movement, creates nutrient-rich xylem sap, which will then travel up the trunk to spread those nutrients through the tree.
Video examples
A Tiny Beetle Is...
those entities when pine beetles begin attacking the tree they start emitting pheromones which call other beetles to join in the attack the larvae to get the feeding in that phloem area so
Video examples
How tall can a tree...
so the water from the phloem sap is absorbed into the xylem to correct the balance. This process, called osmotic movement, creates nutrient-rich xylem sap, which will then travel up the trunk to spread those nutrients through the tree.
Video examples
A Tiny Beetle Is...
those entities when pine beetles begin attacking the tree they start emitting pheromones which call other beetles to join in the attack the larvae to get the feeding in that phloem area so
Example 1 of 2
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension