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Xylem and its components

June 11, 2022March 18, 2019 by Shailesh Koirala

Xylem is a complex tissue that is mainly responsible for the conduction of water and saps inside the plant from the root up-to the top of the plant. It also provides mechanical strength which is also known as wood. It is composed of four kinds of cells. These are: A) Tracheids B) Vessel C) … Read more

Differences between xylem and phloem

June 16, 2022March 16, 2018 by Shailesh Koirala

S.N Xylem Phloem 1. Made up of dead cells except xylem parenchyma. Made up of living cells except phloem fibres. 2. Conducts water and minerals from roots to the leaves. Conducts prepared foods from leaves to the different parts of the plant. 3. Also called wood. Also called bast. 4. Composed of vessels, tracheids, parenchyma … Read more