How does guttation differ from transpiration?

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GUTTATION TRANSPIRATION
1. It occurs through hydathodes in the leaves. 1. It occurs through stomata cuticle and lenticles.
2. It is exuded in the form of liquid. 2. Water is lost in the form of water.
3. It takes place either in the morning or during the night. 3. It occurs only in day time.
4. The hydathodes remain open the whole day and night. 4. The stomata of leaves are usually open during day time and get closed at night
5. Oozed out water is not pure and contains inorganic and organic substances. 5. Water is pure and contains no salt.
6. It takes place mostly in herbaceous plants 6. It takes place in higher terrestrial plants.
7. It has no relation with temperature. 7. Transpiration maintains the temperature of the plant.
8. It takes place due to development of root pressure. 8. Root pressure is not involved.

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