Question

Differentiate between transpiration and guttation.

Answer 1

	TRANSPIRATION		GUTTATION
1.	Loss of water in vapour form.	1.	Loss of water in liquid form.
2.	Water doesn't contain any dissolved solutes.	2.	Water contain many dissolved solutes.
3.	It occurs during daytime.	3.	It occurs during the night or early morning hours.
4.	It is a rapid process.	4.	It is a slow process.
5.	It occurs through stomata.	5.	It occurs through hydathodes.
6.	Increased transpiration causes wilting.	6.	Increased guttation is related to low transpiration and high root pressure, not wilting.