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

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Transport of materials in xylemTransport of materials in phloem
$(i)$ Xylem tissue helps in the transport of water and minerals.$(i)$ Phloem tissue helps in the transport of food.
$(ii)$ Water is transported upwards from roots to all other plant parts.$(ii)$ Food is transported in both upward and downward directions.
$(iii)$ Transport in xylem occurs with the help of simple physical forces such as transpiration pull.$(iii)$ Transport of food in phloem requires energy in the form of $ATP$.

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