What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem?
Transport of materials in xylem | Transport of materials in phloem |
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Xylem tissue helps in the transport of water and minerals. | Phloem tissue helps in the transport of food. |
Water is transported upwards from roots to all other parts of plants. | Food is transported in bot h upward and downward directions. |
Transport in xylem occurs with t.'ne help of simple physical force such as transpiration pull | Transport of food in phloem requires energy in the from of ATP |