About Lesson
Translocation
- The process through which the food synthesized by the leaves is reached by different plant
- parts is called translocation of food.
- Direction of translocation-
a) Downward translocation- translocation of food from leaves to stem and root of the plants.
b) Upward translocation – such stages are the germination of seeds, Formation of new stems and leaves from the underground stem, Formation, and development of new buds, and Development of fruits.
- Lateral translocation – this is performed by medullary rays.
Path of translocation-The food is translocated through the vascular system of plants i.e. xylem and phloem tissue.
