2.5.6

Translocation

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Translocation

Translocation is the process by which food produced in photosynthesis is transported from the leaves to the growing regions of plants and storage organs. Features of translocation are:

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Phloem tubes

  • Translocation happens through phloem tubes.
  • Phloem tubes are made up of columns of elongated cells that have holes in the end walls.
  • These holes allow cell sap (a liquid in plants that stores sugars, salts and amino acids) to pass between the cells.
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Bidirectional

  • Unlike water transport (transpiration), translocation is bidirectional (movement is both up and down the plant).

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