Companion cells provide metabolic support to sieve element cells and facilitate the active loading and unloading of sugars at source and sink tissues.
Companion cells provide metabolic support to sieve element cells and facilitate the active loading and unloading of sugars at source and sink tissues.
| Front | function of companion cells |
|---|---|
| Back | Provide metabolic support for sieve element cells and facilitate the loading and unloading of materials at source and sink |
Tags: 9_2_phloem_transport
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