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Phloem

Description:

Phloem is a specialized tissue in vascular plants primarily responsible for transporting sugars, nutrients, and organic materials from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

It is composed of sieve tubes, companion cells, fibers, and parenchyma cells. Phloem is one of the two types of vascular tissues, the other being xylem.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The phloem transports sugars produced during photosynthesis to different parts of the plant.
2. The efficiency of phloem transport is crucial for the overall growth and development of plants.
3. In the trees, phloem is found just beneath the bark.

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