Xylem

• Title

  Xylem

• Definition

  The water-and mineral conducting tissue of plants, which (with age) loses this function and serves to support the plant,

• Related Terms

  Phloem

  Sapwood

  Heartwood

  Soft bast

  Hard bast

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