Question

Give the specific function of hydathodes and xylem.

Answer 1

Water loss in plants:

1. Plants lose water through the process of transpiration and guttation.
2. Transpiration takes place through stomata which are the tiny pores present under the surface of leaves.
3. Guttation takes place through hydathodes.

Xylem

1. Xylem is a vascular tissue in plants.
2. It is responsible for conducting water and minerals from roots to different plant parts.

Hydathodes:

1. Hydathodes are small pores present at the tip of the leaves.
2. Guttation is the loss of water through specialized pores called hydathodes.
3. Hydathodes are also called water pores.