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xylem (blue) carries water from the roots upwards phloem (orange) carries

products of photosynthesis from the place of their origin (source) to organs


where they are needed (roots, storage organs, flowers, fruits – sink); note
that e.g. the storage organs may be source and leaves may be sink at the
beginning of the growing season

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