Xylem is the tissue in plants responsible for the upward transport of water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.
木质部是植物中负责将水和矿物质从根部向上输送到叶子的组织。
The
xylem vessels in a tree trunk are essential for its structural support as well as water transportation.
树干中的导管木质部对于其结构支撑以及水分运输至关重要。
In botany, the differentiation of primary
xylem occurs during the early stages of a plant's growth.
在植物学中，初级木质部的分化发生在植物生长的早期阶段。
When a tree is cut down, you can see the concentric rings that represent annual growth, with each ring composed of both phloem and
xylem.
当砍倒一棵树时，你可以看到代表年轮的同心圆，每一圈都由韧皮部和木质部组成。
Drought stress can lead to the formation of cavities in
xylem tissues, impairing the water conductivity.
干旱压力可能导致木质部组织内形成空腔，从而影响水分传导能力。
Some fungi can form symbiotic relationships with plant roots, colonizing the surrounding
xylem and enhancing nutrient uptake.
有些真菌能够与植物根系形成共生关系，殖民周围的木质部并提高营养吸收效率。
Transpiration pulls water through the
xylem against gravity, ensuring continuous flow from the roots to the leaves.
蒸腾作用克服重力拉动水分通过木质部，确保了从根到叶的连续流动。
In some coniferous trees, tracheids are the main elements of
xylem responsible for water transport.
在某些针叶树中，导管分子是木质部的主要组成部分，负责水分输送。
Pathogens such as bacteria or fungi can infect
xylem cells, leading to diseases like gummosis or bacterial wilt.
细菌或真菌等病原体可以感染木质部细胞，导致如流胶病或细菌性萎蔫病等病症。
Research on
xylem structure and function has implications for improving plant drought resistance and developing sustainable forestry practices.
对木质部结构和功能的研究对增强植物抗旱性和制定可持续林业实践具有重要意义。
Moreover, in March, global water technology provider Xylem put its R&D center in China into operation, while French multinational Schneider Electric launched its automation R&D center in Wuxi, Jiangsu province.
此外，今年3月，全球水技术提供商Xylem在中国的研发中心投入运营，而法国跨国公司施耐德电气在江苏省无锡市启动了自动化研发中心。
Water technology provider Xylem has launched a new innovation center in its Chinese headquarters in Shanghai to enhance its smart water services.
水务技术提供商Xylem在其位于上海的中国总部启动了一个新的创新中心，以加强其智能水务服务。
The new Xylem Water InnoSpace, which includes a digital product laboratory, is aimed at driving innovation across the water sector with a focus on digitalization and intelligent development, said Lyu Shuping, president of Xylem China & North Asia, during the center's launch ceremony on March 6.
Xylem中国及北亚总裁Lyu Shuping在3月6日的中心启动仪式上表示，新的Xylem Water InnoSpace包括一个数字产品实验室，旨在推动整个水务行业的创新，重点是数字化和智能化发展。
Xylem specializes in water and wastewater technologies such as treatment systems, analytical instruments, pumps and hydro turbines.
Xylem专门从事水和废水技术，如处理系统、分析仪器、泵和水轮机。
Driven by China's commitment to pursue sustainable development, Xylem China has developed rapidly over the past decade, experiencing a five-fold increase in sales between 2011 and 2021, according to Lyu.
Lyu表示，在中国追求可持续发展的承诺的推动下，Xylem中国在过去十年中发展迅速，2011年至2021年间销售额增长了五倍。
"During the country's 12th and 13rd five-year plans, China had paid great attention to sewage collection, sewage treatment, and clean drinking water safety, all of which are areas that Xylem specializes in," she said.
她说：“在中国的“十二五”和“十三五”规划期间，中国非常重视污水收集、污水处理和清洁饮用水安全，所有这些都是赛莱姆的专业领域。”。
With the opening of the country's 14th Five-Year Plan, in which sustainable development and the dual carbon goals are major goals, Xylem is confident that it will continue to achieve two-digit annual growth in the coming years.
随着国家“十四五”规划的实施，其中可持续发展和双碳目标是主要目标，赛莱姆有信心在未来几年继续实现两位数的年增长。
"Despite the pandemic, we invested tens of millions of dollars to establish a new R&D center in Shanghai, which is also a demonstration of Xylem's optimism about the prospects of the Chinese market," she said.
她说：“尽管疫情肆虐，我们还是投资了数千万美元在上海建立了一个新的研发中心，这也表明了Xylem对中国市场前景的乐观态度。”。
"Xylem has continuously strengthened local R&D capabilities and strived to use digitalisation to help solve water problems," said Lyu.
Lyu说：“Xylem不断加强当地的研发能力，并努力利用数字化来帮助解决水资源问题。”。
In 2017, Xylem launched AquaTalk, a smart water platform that solves problems such as insufficient monitoring, urban waterlogging, and sewage overflow in the construction of some smart cities.
2017年，Xylem推出了AquaTalk，这是一个智能水平台，解决了一些智能城市建设中监测不足、城市内涝和污水外溢等问题。
The platform, created in collaboration with Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, marked the company's transformation from a traditional equipment manufacturer into a digital integrated solutions provider, according to He Wei, director of R&D and Engineering, Xylem China.
Xylem中国研发与工程总监何伟表示，该平台是与浙江省杭州市的浙江大学合作创建的，标志着该公司从传统设备制造商转变为数字集成解决方案提供商。
In 2022, Xylem launched 16 new products , 11 of which were independently developed by the Chinese team, according to He.
据何介绍，2022年，Xylem推出了16款新产品，其中11款由中国团队自主研发。
Xylem Inc, a United States-based water technology provider and a four-time participant at the annual China International Import Expo (CIIE), will put a new innovation center into operation in Shanghai next year to further tap the potential of the Chinese market, said a senior executive.
一位高管表示，美国水技术供应商Xylem公司将于明年在上海启用一个新的创新中心，以进一步挖掘中国市场的潜力。Xylem曾四次参加一年一度的中国国际进口博览会。
With China setting the goals of striving to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, its companies, especially those from the manufacturing sector, are undergoing a dual transformation toward digitalization and sustainability to boost production efficiency and save energy costs, said Lyu Shuping, president for China and North Asia at Xylem.
Xylem中国和北亚总裁Lyu Shuping表示，随着中国制定的目标是到2030年二氧化碳排放达到峰值，到2060年实现碳中和，中国企业，尤其是制造业企业，正在经历数字化和可持续性的双重转型，以提高生产效率和节约能源成本。
"This has raised the emerging need for innovative, green and digital solutions, and has brought numerous opportunities for Xylem to further develop in the country," she said, adding many manufacturing businesses and sewage treatment plants still rely on manual experience to set various parameters and control the entire process in China, leaving huge potential for digital upgrading and energy-saving.
她说：“这增加了对创新、绿色和数字化解决方案的新需求，并为Xylem在中国的进一步发展带来了许多机会，为数字化升级和节能留下了巨大潜力。
"Xylem will continue to develop local expertise, especially in areas such as digitalization and green product manufacturing, and market expansion in lower-tier cities and rural areas," she noted.
她指出：“Xylem将继续发展当地专业知识，特别是在数字化和绿色产品制造等领域，以及在低线城市和农村地区的市场扩张。”。
Water technology provider Xylem aids nation's development with its solutionsWith more than 16,500 employees, global water technology solutions provider Xylem has a global footprint that spans 150 countries and regions.
Xylem serves a range of sectors including public utilities, industrial, residential and commercial.
Besides its China headquarters in Shanghai, Xylem also operates manufacturing facilities in Shenyang and Nanjing, as well as sales and after-sales service teams in Beijing, Nanjing, Xi'an, Wuhan and Guangzhou.
Xylem is widely regarded as one of the world leaders in water technology solutions, and over the past decades has played a crucial role in helping China with its wastewater treatment needs.
Xylem CEO Patrick Decker shared his thoughts with China Daily about the company's development in China, as well as how the nation's reform and opening-up could affect future growth.
Can you describe Xylem's performance in China?
When Xylem started in China in 2011(after being renamed from ITT), we were making $70 million in revenue.
When I first joined Xylem as CEO in 2014, I realized that the company was very focused on the United States and European markets.
How can Xylem help with China's urbanization efforts?
Xylem has treatment capabilities.
How will China's current development plans affect Xylem?
There are very strict requirements to be met for these areas, and Xylem is well-positioned to help the authorities come up with solutions.
What is crucial to the success of a company like Xylem?
Over the past three years, our employees have put in more than 100,000 hours to volunteer in Xylem signature social responsibility projects around the globe.
Lyu Shuping, president for China and Asia at Xylem Inc, a US-based water technology provider, emphasized that harmonious China-US business ties contribute to the growth of US companies operating in China.
Xylem has not only expanded its presence in the Chinese market, but also exported its products manufactured in China to a large number of economies participating in the Belt and Road Initiative and to nearly all signatory countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, Lyu added.
As China is committed to achieving carbon neutrality through industrial transformation and sustainable development, these innovations are not only being employed within China but have also found applications in diverse global markets, said Lyu Shuping, president for China and Asia at Xylem Inc, a United States-based water technology provider and a five-time participant at the annual China International Import Expo.
After putting its latest innovation center into operation in Shanghai during March this year, and gaining the largest customized pump application order in China last year, Lyu said that since China has maintained stable economic recovery, and Xylem sees huge opportunities in tech innovation, infrastructure, high-end manufacturing and green development.
To secure more market share, Xylem launched 16 new products in China in 2022, 11 of which were independently developed by its Chinese team.
Apart from enlarging the domestic market, Lyu highlighted that the products manufactured by Xylem in China are exported to numerous economies participating in the Belt and Road Initiative and to nearly all signatory countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
For instance, Xylem exports water pumps, mixers and pump parts made from its plants in Nanjing, Jiangsu province and Shenyang, Liaoning province.
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