What are the differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem?
Differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem
Xylem | Phloem |
It transports water and minerals from roots to the other parts of the plant. | It transports the food from leaves to the other parts of the plant. |
It transports materials only in upward direction. | It transports materials in both the directions upward as well as downward. |