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I believe that what is meant with the phrase "older explanation" is none other that superstition. Therefore, I will give you one superstitious belief which is now explained by science.
In Southeast Asia, people used to believe that St. Elmo's fire appears in remote areas because a bloody battle occured in that place leaving disembodied souls of the dead wandering there in the night and even in sunshine!
For generations, many people believed that this is a fact and some even say that these apparitions are diabolical or demonic in nature. So often, caution is advised to people whenever a ball of fire appears out in the open.
However, recent breakthroughs in the 21st century helped scientists to explain this mysterious phenomena. They found out that St. Elmo's fire is actually plasma, nothing special. Now, plasma is considered one of the states of matter! But mind you, it still does not explain why St. Elmo's fire seems to have a mind of its own!
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Explanation:
In a cross-section of an adult tree trunk, the outer layer that interacts with the environment is called periderm (Layer D). The second layer that follows the periderm is the phloem (Layer C). The next layer is the cambium, which produces phloem cells and xylem cells (Layer B). The secondary xylem follows the vascular cambium (Layer A) and finally, the medulla is located in the middle of the trunk.
The secondary xylem proceeds from the vascular cambium activity. Its cells are orientated in different ways composing the vertical/axial system and the horizontal/transversal system. The secondary xylem is essential to the tree growth in high because of its resistance and the capacity to transport water long distances. Secondary xylem functions are to transport water and minerals through its vessels and tracheids, to provide support and resistance to the plant, and to store reserve substances.
It depend some plants have the waxy layer because of their cuticles and to make sure the leaf doesn't dry out or to protect it againts the harmful sun rays when directly shined on its good to have sun but not too much. HOPE THIS HELPS
