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Question
How does transpiration differ from guttation?
Distinguish Between
Solution
| Sr. No. | Transpiration | Guttation |
| 1. | Loss of water vapor from aerial parts, mainly through stomata. | Loss of liquid water from leaf margins or tips through hydathodes. |
| 2. | Occurs during the day when stomata are open. | Occurs at night or early morning when humidity is high. |
| 3. | Driven by evaporation and water potential gradient. | Driven by root pressure when soil moisture is high. |
| 4. | No dissolved minerals in the lost water. | Water contains dissolved minerals and organic substances. |
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