Phloem transport requires a) ATP. Active transport:
The process of loading sugars into the phloem is active transport, which necessitates the use of energy from ATP. Concentration gradient:
ATP is used to move sucrose against its concentration gradient into the phloem cells, creating a higher solute concentration there. Osmotic pressure:
This high solute concentration then generates osmotic pressure, which drives the movement of water into the phloem, facilitating the transport of sugars throughout the plant.