Question

How does the xylem differ from phloem

Answer 1

Xylem is the complex, dead and permanent tissue responsible for carrying nutrients and water, whereas phloem is the soft and permanent tissue play its role in transporting the food and other organic material produced by the green parts especially leaves by the process of photosynthesis.

Answer 2

Xylem transports only minerals and waters from the roots. Phloem transports food materials that are prepared by the green parts of the plants to other parts of the plant. ... Xylem is the dead tissues at maturity, but no cell contents. Phloem is the living tissue, but not with the nucleus.