Question: why are xylem and phloem bundled together?
Answer: INTRODUCTION:Xylem and pholem together form the vascularbundles. ... 3)Xylem gives mechanical strength to the plant. 4)Conduction of water by xylem is unidirectional i.e., from roots to apical parts of the plant. PHLOEM:1)It transport food material from the leaves to growing parts of the plants.