What is the process responsible for the movement of products of photosynthesis in plants, and where does it occur in the vascular tissue?

The movement of products of photosynthesis in plants, such as sugars (mainly sucrose), occurs through a process called translocation. Translocation takes place in the phloem, which is a part of the plant’s vascular tissue. Specifically, it occurs in the sieve tubes of the phloem. These specialized cells are connected end-to-end, forming sieve tube elements. Companion cells, closely associated with sieve tube elements, play a vital role in loading and unloading sugars into and out of the phloem. The translocation process enables the efficient distribution of the products of photosynthesis, providing energy and nutrients to various parts of the plant.