Question

Out of xylem and phloem, which one carries materials :
(a) upwards as well as downwards ?
(b) only upwards ?

Answer 1

A vascular bundle is a part of the transport system in vascular plants which is comprised of two tissues: xylem and phloem. Both the tissues conduct substances

(a) Phloem

Phloem carries food from the leaves to various parts of the plant in upward and downward directions both.

The transport of food from leaves to all parts of the plant is called translocation.

(b) Xylem

Xylem carries water and minerals from roots to upper parts of the plant (leaves) only in the upward direction.