When a plant goes through the process of senescence, the nutrients in the senescent sections of the plant may be removed and transported to the growing parts of the plant.The process of diffusion and active absorption by the cells of growing areas is what causes the mineral ions to be transported to the apical and lateral meristems, the young leaves, the forming fruits, and the seeds and storage organs of the plant.
When a plant component ages, it goes through a process called senescence, during which nutritional resources, such as minerals and carbohydrates, move away from the senescing part or are translocated to other plant parts. At the period of senescence, we notice the loss of chlorophyll, RNA, and protein in leaves, followed by the movement of nutrients and finally abscission.