'''Phloem''' is vascular [[tissue]] that carries substances downward in a [[plant]]. Depending on the plant, phloem may also be a conduit for the transmission of chlorophyll.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia | '''Phloem''' is vascular [[tissue]] that carries substances downward in a [[plant]]. Depending on the plant, phloem may also be a conduit for the transmission of chlorophyll.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia |