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

Xylem: Transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves. It moves in one direction, upward.

Phloem: Transports food (sugars made in the leaves) to other parts of the plant. It moves in both directions, up and down, to reach all parts of the plant.

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