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

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Transport of materials in xylem Transport of materials in phloem
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 in 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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Transport of materials in xylem	Transport of materials in phloem
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 in 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.