The composition of phloem sap, sampled at different heights along, the stem of castor bean (Ricinus communis L. cv. Gibsonii) plants, was determined. A gradient in pH was observed; the highest pH values occurred near the shoot apex, decreasing towards the base of the stem. The sucrose content of the exudate exhibited a similar gradient. The concentration of potassium ions was highest near the uppermost, full‐grown leaves, decreasing towards the apex and the base of the stem. The importance of these findings for the understanding of phloem translocation and unloading is discussed.
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