Question

Which condition favours guttation?

• A. High water absorption
• B. High transpiration
• C. Low transpiration
• D. Both A and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and C

Guttation is the loss of water through water stomata (hydathodes) in solution form as a dilute solution of mineral salts. This process occurs, when the absorption of water exceeds transpiration i.e., when plants are absorbing water actively. A positive root pressure is built up under the influence of which excess water simply oozes out through the dead ends of xylem tracheids and vessels. Thus, the correct answer is option D.