Similarities and differences between the xylem and the phloem?

Similarities between Xylem and Phloem

Ø Both xylem and phloem are complex tissue composed of more than one type of cells.

Ø Both are the components of vascular tissue system of plants.

Ø Both contain living and dead cells.

Ø Both contain parenchymatous cells.

Ø Both contain fibres.

Ø In primary vascular bundles both xylem and phloem are differentiated into proto- and meta- elements.

Ø Both shows primary and secondary growth.

Ø Both xylem and phloem are developed from the cambium.

Ø Both the term ‘xylem’ and ‘phlolem’ are proposed for the first time by Carl Wilhelm von Nägeli