Soft bast
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Title
Soft bast
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Definition
The outer functional part of the xylem, i.e., the living part of the xylem that transports water and nutrients to the leaves. Same as sapwood.
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Notes
Soft bast is equivalent of sapwood. The latter is preferred over the former.
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