Phloem: meaning, definitions and examples

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phloem

 

[ หˆfloสŠ.ษ›m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant biology

Phloem is a type of vascular tissue found in plants that is responsible for the transport of nutrients, particularly sugars produced through photosynthesis. It works in conjunction with xylem, which transports water and minerals. Phloem transports these essential substances from the leaves to various parts of the plant, such as stems and roots, ensuring that energy is delivered where it is needed for growth and function. The movement within phloem occurs in both directions, allowing for versatility in nutrient distribution. Damage to the phloem can lead to significant stress and can affect plant health and growth.

Synonyms

nutrient transport system, vascular tissue

Examples of usage

  • The phloem carries sugars to the roots.
  • Damage to the phloem can affect plant growth.
  • Phloem transport is essential for nutrient distribution.

Translations

Translations of the word "phloem" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น floema

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฒเคฆเฅเคฐเคตเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Phloem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ floem

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะปะพะตะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ floem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธซ็ฎก (ใ—ใ‹ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท phloรจme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ floema

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท floem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€๋‹ค๋ฐœ (๊ด€๋‹ค๋ฐœ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู„ุญุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ floรฉm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ floรฉm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้Ÿง็šฎ้ƒจ (rรจn pรญ bรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ floem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flaem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะปะพัะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒšแƒแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ floem

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ floema

Etymology

The term 'phloem' originates from the Greek word 'phloios', which means 'bark'. It was first used in the 19th century to describe the vascular tissue involved in the transport of food in plants. The discovery of phloem is attributed to the advancements in plant anatomy studies during the late 1700s and early 1800s, when scientists began to understand the complex structures within plants. Phloem's functional role was distinguished from that of xylem, which is responsible for water and mineral transport. As botanical studies continued, the importance of phloem in the overall health and growth of plants became increasingly recognized, leading to more in-depth studies on its structure and function.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,828, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.