Mass Transport in Plants

Understand the structure of xylem and phloem in vascular bundles.
Acquire knowledge of the cohesion-tension theory in transpiration and mass flow hypothesis of translocation.
Be familiar with practicals that provide evidence for translocation, such as tracers and ringing experiments.
Learn how to use a potometer to investigate the rate of transpiration.
Be prepared to compare or identify the structures of xylem and phloem from given information or images.
Consider drawing a large diagram of both structures and numbering the stages with descriptions as a revision method.