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Loss or excretion of water in the form of liquid droplets from the margins and tips of leaves is called
Loss or excretion of water in the form of liquid droplets from the margins and tips of leaves is called
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The correct option is D Guttation
The loss or excretion of water in the form of liquid droplets from the
leaves and other parts of uninjured or intact plant is called guttation.
It was first studied by Bergerstein in 18871887. All plants do not show
guttation. It is restricted to about 345345 genera of herbaceous and
some woody plants. Common examples are garden nasturtium, oat and other
cereals, balsam, tomato, cucurbits, Guttation takes place through
special structures called hydathodes. They are usually found on the
margins and tips of the leaves.So, the correct answer is 'Guttation'.
The loss or excretion of water in the form of liquid droplets from the
leaves and other parts of uninjured or intact plant is called guttation.
It was first studied by Bergerstein in 18871887. All plants do not show
guttation. It is restricted to about 345345 genera of herbaceous and
some woody plants. Common examples are garden nasturtium, oat and other
cereals, balsam, tomato, cucurbits, Guttation takes place through
special structures called hydathodes. They are usually found on the
margins and tips of the leaves.
So, the correct answer is 'Guttation'.
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