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Fusarium oxysporum is a fungus that attacks tomato plants, causing them to wilt and die. The fungus initially blocks the xylem and grows extensively within parenchyma. As the plant continues to wilt, the blockage of both xylem and phloem can be observed. The result is the suppression of both the xylem sap circulation in the plant and photosynthetic activity in the leaves.
Based on these observations, explain how the fungus affects the role of both the xylem and the phloem.

Answer 1

The xylem transports water to the plant, so if the fungus blocks the xylem, the plant would eventually dehydrate, affecting the role of the xylem.

The phloem transports glucose, nutrients and such, therefore the fungi may try to steal the nutrients for the plant, affecting its role.

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Answer 2

The xylem transports water to the plant, so if the fungus blocks the xylem, the plant would eventually dehydrate, affecting the role of the xylem.
The phloem transports glucose, nutrients and such, therefore the fungi may try to steal the nutrients for the plant, affecting its role.