What are differences between the transport of materials in xylem and phloem?

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Transport of materials in xylem	Transport of materials in pholem
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 aerial parts of plants.	food is transported both upward and downward directions.
Transport in xylem requires physical forces such as transpiration pull	Transport of food in phloem requires energy in the form of ATP.

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