BiophysicsbioRxiv
Radial-axial transport coordination enhances sugar translocation in the phloem vasculature of plants
M. Nakad, J.-C. Domec, S. A. Sevanto, G. G. Katul
The paper re-evaluates the Munch mechanism of sugar transport in plant phloem to include radial water exchange effects, showing increased sugar transport efficiency and drought resilience.
DOI 10.1093/plphys/kiac231