Question
Differentiate between transpiration and guttation.
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Answer
| Transpiration | Guttation |
| Water is lost in vapour form. | Water is lost in liquid form. |
| It takes place through stomata, lenticels or cuticles. | It takes place through hydathodes. |
| It occurs during the day. It increases with rise in temperature. | It occurs in early morning and evening, when temperature is low. |
| It has a cooling effect on plants. | No such effect occurs. |
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