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Question Question 7(iv)
Give difference between transpiration and guttation.
| Transpiration | Guttation |
|---|---|
| It occurs from whole plant surface through stomata, lenticel and cuticle. | It occurs from the edges of leaves by hydathodes. |
| It occurs whole day. | It occurs in early morning or night. |
| Loss of water is in vapour form. | Loss of water is in liquid form. |
| It may lead to loss of turgidity and cause wilting. | It has no effect on turgidity. |
| Stomatal transpiration is regulated by guard cells. | Opening of hydathodes are not regulated. |
| Occurs in presence of Sunlight. | It occurs in night or early morning. |
| It has cooling effect. | It has no cooling effect. |
| It occurs in dry condition. | It occurs in humid condition. |