Sapwood

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Plant tissue
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs alburnum
gptkbp:color Lighter than heartwood
gptkbp:contains Living cells
Xylem vessels
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature gptkb:Heartwood
gptkbp:function Conducts water
Transports minerals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sapwood
gptkbp:importantFor Essential for tree growth
gptkbp:location Outer layers of wood
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:tree
gptkbp:producedBy Cambium
gptkbp:transitionsTo gptkb:Heartwood
gptkbp:usedIn Timber industry
gptkbp:vulnerableTo More susceptible to decay
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Heartwood
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5