What is difference between guttation and transpiration?

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Guttation:
It is the process of exudation of water droplets from the vascular pores of plants and grass.
It usually occurs in the nighttime.
Transpiration:
It is the process of evaporation of water from the plants
It usually occurs during the daytime as it requires heat.
Guttation
Transpiration
1. It is the process of exudation of water droplets.
1. It is the process of evaporation of water
2. Water comes as a water droplets
2. Water comes as water vapor.
3. Sugars, amino acids, and salts are released.
3. Only water is released.
4. It is mainly observed in herbaceous plants
4. It is mainly observed in terrestrial and herbaceous plants.
5. It never leads to wilting.
5. It leads to wilting.

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Guttation	Transpiration
1. It is the process of exudation of water droplets.	1. It is the process of evaporation of water
2. Water comes as a water droplets	2. Water comes as water vapor.
3. Sugars, amino acids, and salts are released.	3. Only water is released.
4. It is mainly observed in herbaceous plants	4. It is mainly observed in terrestrial and herbaceous plants.
5. It never leads to wilting.	5. It leads to wilting.