Question
Differentiate Between Transpiration and Guttation.

Answer

Transpiration Guttation
(i) It is regulated by guard cells It is due to root pressure.
(ii) It occurs at day time. It occurs at night.
(iii) Water escapes through stomata and lenticels. Water escapes through hydathodes only.
(iv) Water escapes in the form of water vapour. Water escapes from the hydathodes on the margin of the leaves in the form of water droplets.

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