Important functions of xylem and Phloem

 Xylem Functions:

• Xylem is an important strengthening tissue.
• Xylem vessels and tracheids transport water and mineral salt.
• Starch is something store in the xylem fibres and xylem parenchyma.

Phloem Functions:

• Sieve tubes transport organic compounds.
• companion cells help to regulate the metabolic activities of the sieve tube elements.
• the phloem fibers give the plant the mechanical strength.
• the phloem parenchyma stores compounds such as starch.