Plants: Essential Processes

Problem : What vascular tissue is responsible for transporting organic materials, such as sugars, throughout the plant body?

Problem : How do sources and sinks compare to one another in relation to osmotic concentration and water pressure (turgor pressure)?

Problem : Where are the sugars that the plant relies upon for nutrition produced?

Problem : Sites of nutrient storage, such as the roots, can be either sources or sinks. Why might this be?

Problem : How is turgor pressure created in the sieve elements?