The 'translocation' of organic solutes in Phanerogams occurs through which specific cells?
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Correct answer: Sieve elements
Translocation is the movement of organic nutrients, primarily sucrose, from source to sink. This occurs via the phloem's sieve elements, utilizing a pressure-flow mechanism.
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