Differences in Transport of Materials in Xylem and Phloem

Transport in Xylem:

1. Components: It consists of water and minerals.

2. Direction: The movement is generally unidirectional.

3. Force: It operates through creation of negative tension.

4. Active Component: An active component is absent.

5. Metabolic Inhibitors: Metabolic inhibitors have no effect on xylem transport.

6. Channels: Tracheary elements are non-living.

Transport in Phloem:

1. Components: It consists of organic nutrients.

2. Direction: The movement is multidirectional.

3. Force: It operates through creation of positive turgor.

4. Active Component: An active component is present in the region of loading and unloading.

5. Metabolic Inhibitors: Metabolic inhibitors inhibit phloem transport.

6. Channels: Phloem channels are made of living cells.