2.2.2 Xylem-borne solutes follow the transpiration stream from roots to mature leaves, whereas phloem transports solutes from sources to sinks
2.2.2 Xylem-borne solutes follow the transpiration stream from roots to mature leaves, whereas phloem transports solutes from sources to sinks
2.3 Solute transfer between the xylem and the phloem plays an important role in nutrient partitioning between organs Transfer cells Phloem Xylem
2.2.3 Solute transfer between the xylem and the phloem plays an important role in nutrient partitioning between organs
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2.3 Transpirational water movement in the xylem o 2. 3. 1 The cohesion-tension mechanism is the leading theory for transpirational water movement Evaporation
2.3 Transpirational water movement in the xylem ⚫ 2.3.1 The cohesion-tension mechanism is the leading theory for transpirational water movement
2.3.2 Cavitation is the achilles, heel of the cohesion tension mechanism e Cavitation is a fairly regular occurrence in the xylem, which becomes progressively less conductive as the number of embolized vessels increase
2.3.2 Cavitation is the Achilles’ heel of the cohesiontension mechanism. ⚫ Cavitation is a fairly regular occurrence in the xylem, which becomes progressively less conductive as the number of embolized vessels increase