Which of following is function of heartwood?

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6.Anatomy of Flowering Plants

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Which of the following is the function of heartwood?

A

Mechanical support

B

Radial conduction of water and minerals

C

Lateral conduction of food

D

Minimise water loss in water stress

Solution

Heartwood is dead and blocked due to organic substance deposition.

Standard 11

Biology

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