Transport in xylem is typically upward, while transport in phloem can be in any direction in the plant.

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Xylem primarily transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant, which is generally an upward movement. Phloem, on the other hand, transports sugars and other metabolic products from the leaves (where they are produced via photosynthesis) to other parts of the plant, which can be in any direction depending on where these products are needed.

Transport in Xylem Is Typically Upward, While Transport in Phloem