How does glucose exit a plant?

In plants, glucose primarily exits through the process of translocation, where it is transported from the leaves, where it is produced via photosynthesis, to other parts of the plant. This transport occurs through the phloem, a specialized vascular tissue. Glucose can also exit as part of the starch stored in the plant, which can be broken down back into glucose when needed. Additionally, some glucose may leave the plant through the stomata in the form of gases during respiration, albeit in smaller amounts.