PhloemDefinition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phloem) In vascular plants, Phloem is the living tissue that carries organic nutrients (known as photosynthate), in particular, sucrose, a sugar, to all parts of the plant where needed. (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: N/A This term is used for the following terms: N/A Approved Date 12-Mar-2013 Click here to give feedback on this term or suggest an update. |