difference between Xylem and Phloem
XYLEM | PHLOEM |
xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to aerial parts of the plant | Phloem transports food and organic nutrients such as sugar and amino acids from leaves to storage organs and growing parts of plant. |
On maturity Xylem exists as non-living tissue. | phloem exists as living cells. |
Transportation in Xylem is unidirectional i.e. can only move upward. | Transportation in phloem is bidirectional i.e. can move up or down the plants stem. |
Structure of xylem is tubular with hard walled cells | Phloem is also tubular but with soft walled cells. |