If tissues beneath the bark are severely damaged, transport of food throughout the plant would be hampered. Phloem damage prevents movement of sugars from leaves to roots and storage tissues, affecting growth, repair and survival of the tree.
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If tissues beneath the bark are severely damaged, transport of food throughout the plant would be hampered. Phloem damage prevents movement of sugars from leaves to roots and storage tissues, affecting growth, repair and survival of the tree.