Question

define translocation with respect to transport in plants.why is it essential for plants?

Answer 1

The movement of minerals from leaves and stems to other tissues in the plant is known as translocation.

It is important in plants as it helps in the transfer of vital nutrients like carbohydrates etc from leaves to other parts of the plants as the non-photosynthetic parts also require carbohydrates, organic and nonorganic minerals for their growth.

Answer 2

Translocation is the movement of soluble material such as mineral , protein , hormone and sugar with respect to plants

It is essential because it helps in the transfer of vital nutrients like carbohydrates etc from leaves to other parts of the plants as the non-photosynthetic parts