Phloem

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf plant tissue
gptkbp:associatedWith xylem
gptkbp:cellType living cells
gptkbp:component companion cells
phloem fibers
phloem parenchyma
sieve tube elements
gptkbp:damageCauses impaired nutrient transport
gptkbp:directionOfTransport bidirectional
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Hugo_von_Mohl
gptkbp:etymology Greek word 'phloios' meaning 'bark'
gptkbp:foundIn vascular plants
gptkbp:function transport of organic nutrients
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Phloem
gptkbp:involvedIn translocation
gptkbp:location outside xylem in vascular bundles
gptkbp:presentIn leaves
roots
stems
gptkbp:transportation amino acids
sucrose
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Plants
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4