The phloem consists mainly of sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem fibers, and parenchyma cells. Sieve tubes are responsible for transporting sugars and other organic compounds, while companion cells support sieve tube function. Phloem fibers provide structural support, and parenchyma cells store nutrients.
Mature phloem cells are regulated by surrounding companion cells, which supply them with necessary proteins and nutrients. These companion cells are connected to the phloem cells by plasmodesmata, allowing for communication and control despite the phloem cells lacking a nucleus.
i) Sieve tubes (ii) Companion cells (iii) Phloem parenchyma (iv) Phloem fibres
for example phloem .... doesnt have a nucleus ... and it needs a nucleus to survive ... thats why they have a companion cell which have a nucleus for them ...if u try to separate the companion cell from the phloem the phloem will die after some time
Phloem vessels are made of living cells, including sieve tube elements and companion cells. Sieve tube elements are elongated cells that form the main transport conduits, while companion cells provide metabolic support to the sieve tube elements. Together, these two types of cells make up the structure of phloem vessels.
Companion cells found in phloem tissue have a nucleus. These cells are closely associated with sieve tube elements and play a role in supporting their function by providing energy and nutrients.
Xylem contains Vessels, trachieds and xylem parenchyma Phloem consists of sieve tubes, companion cells and phloem parenchyma
Companion cells are specialized parenchyma cells found in the phloem of plant stems. They are closely associated with sieve tube elements and help support their function by providing nutrients and maintaining cellular processes. Companion cells play a crucial role in the transport of organic compounds through the phloem.
Phloem tissue consists of: conducting cells, generally called sieve elements; parenchyma cells, including both specialized companion cells or albuminous cells and unspecialized cells; and supportive cells, such as fibres and sclereids.(attribution: wikipedia, Phloem)
The tissue that transports nutrients from the leaves to other areas of the plant is called phloem. Phloem is made up of specialized cells called sieve tube elements and companion cells that work together to transport sugars, hormones, and other important molecules throughout the plant.
Xylem is composed of tracheary elements (such as vessels and tracheids) and fibers. Phloem is composed of sieve tube elements and companion cells.
The nucleated cells in the phloem that aid in the physiology of sieve tubes are called companion cells. These cells are closely associated with sieve tube cells and provide metabolic support, such as loading and unloading of nutrients, for the sieve tubes.