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Phloem is actually composed of still-living cells that transport sap. Perhaps you are asking about xylem which is composed primarily of dead cells.
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What are dead xylem and phloem cells of a woody plant called?
PITH
What is called the food conducting tissue of a plant?
phloem
What is a tree that is dead but still standing called?
i think it is called a snag or a dead tree
Is mature phloem tissue dead upon maturity?
No, they are usually living. It is the xylem tissue that is made mostly of dead cells.
How do phloem cells differ from xylem cells in a tree?
There is a layer of living Phloem and there is a layer of living xylem. Both these layer produce dead tissue, the Phloem produces bark (dead protective outer layer), the xylem produces wood (dead supportive inner layer). Both the wood and the bark are dead. It is only the two thin layers of Phloem and Xylem that are alive.
How do phloem form bark on a tree?
When the phloem is dead it causes bark to form on a tree. A secondary growth in the cortex result in the bark formation a a tree
What are dead xylem and phloem cells of a woody plant called?
PITH
What causes bark to form on a tree?
Bark forms on a tree as a protective outer layer. It helps shield the tree from physical damage, pests, and disease. As the inner layers of the tree grow, the outer bark is pushed out and eventually replaced.
What is the effect of dead phloem?
dead phloem causes bark to formon atree
Where is phloem found in a tree?
in the middle of the tree
What are Dead and live tissue of xylem and phloem?
in xylem all the cells R dead IN PHLOEM EXCEPT PHLOEM FIBRES ALL R LIVING CELLS
What is called the food conducting tissue of a plant?
phloem
What is old phloem called?
the old phloem is called bark
Does dead phloem makes bark?
No
What kind of cells do tree trunks have?
tree trunks have xylem and phloem
What is a tree that is dead but still standing called?
i think it is called a snag or a dead tree
Is mature phloem tissue dead upon maturity?
No, they are usually living. It is the xylem tissue that is made mostly of dead cells.
