
Sunflower Stem #3

by Science Photo Library
Title
Sunflower Stem #3
Artist
Science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Sunflower stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the stem of a sunflower (Helianthus annuus) plant. A line of vascular bundles is seen across centre. Each bundle contains phloem (blue and brown) and xylem (red and yellow) cells, which transport carbohydrates and water around the plant respectively. Magnification: x45 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.
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October 26th, 2019
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